Platysmal bands are two strips of muscle that run vertically down both sides of your neck. They’re caused by contractions of the platysma, the most superficial muscle layer in the face and neck. While ...

Neck pain and stiffness can have many causes, but in most cases, the pain is a symptom of tight, tired, or injured muscles. However, an accident can lead to neck pain, as can poor posture and ...

A muscle knot in the neck is a tight, contracting muscle that can cause pain, tenderness, and headaches. Common triggers include unhealthy posture, stress, inactivity, overuse, and prolonged sitting.

What Is Text Neck Syndrome? Depending on the angle, your head can weigh 27 to 60 pounds, so your neck muscles will get a real workout if you angle your face down for multiple hours daily to look at ...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, right, takes a breather between workouts as trainer Clif Marshall explains the next exercise. Marshall emphasizes the importance of strengthening the ...

Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line.

Neck pain on the left side usually results from a benign cause, like muscle strain from sleeping in an awkward position. Sometimes, a more serious cause may be a tumor or rheumatoid arthritis. The ...