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Rhomboid and trap spasm chronic but acute for 20 years
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 25, 2025 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I had the issue and it was due to stress because I used to hold a LOT of tension in my shoulders, upper back, and neck, head. Did it for years, still do; but now I am 70.
I have had three injections (at one time, not steroidal as I don't do those) that immediately relieved the trap pain.
I get trap pain most when I type and am stressed or tense. Massage helps a great deal and I exercise my upper body to strengthen the muscles as it seems they relax easier when they are well exercised - like daily counter pushups! Every day I do at least 40-60 counter push ups. I also do straight arm raises, flies with 5lb was - up to 8lb weights.
Am 70 and female. No body tension from shoulder blades down...but shoulders and traps - wow. I'd rather I hold tension in those places than my digestive system? lol
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Stress unfortunately is solidly part of my life, I just don’t see any way around it unless I get rid of hubby and disabled adult son! Lol. So yes I m very aware of that , I haven’t hit 60 yet so believe it or not my stress relief was going to work every day. It’s a very physical job, so lol I know it’s backwards but it’s just a job but I enjoy it. But in September I was diagnosed with “avn” of the hip and have been off work since. The thing is, is that the spasms in the traps is new, it has never really been there, always in the rhomboid.