Neck Muscles That Get Injured

We often take our neck for granted until it becomes tight, sore, or difficult to turn. At that point, we realize how much we rely on the muscles, tendons, and bones in our cervical spine for free movement.

Common causes of neck pain include poor posture, poor exercise alignment, accidents, falls, and aging. Out of the 20 muscles in your neck, four key muscles are often affected:

✔️Platysma: Controls facial movements
✔️Sternocleidomastoid: Aids in neck flexion and head extension
✔️Scalene Muscles: Facilitate neck rotation and lateral flexion
✔️Trapezius: Responsible for shoulder and neck movements