Levator Scap

This is a very common muscle to have Trigger Points and cause pain when turning the head. The pain tends to be in the area of neck and shoulder angle and may travel down the inside of the shoulder blade.

Trigger Points in this muscle can cause pain at the top of the shoulder in front or back.

This muscle sits on the shoulder blade, but its Trigger Points are usually felt in the front of the shoulder. It may be difficult to put the hand behind the back without pain.

With a rotator cuff tear this muscle is often involved. Pain from Trigger Points is most intensely felt over the upper shoulder and it can diffuse down the arm. Lifting the arm may be aggravating symptoms.

Trigger points in this muscle are a common cause of upper back pain. The muscle sits deep underneath the shoulder blade and its Trigger Point pain is often felt as a deep ache, and may hurt when breathing.