Condition

Trapezius Strain/Tear

A one-page care plan for patients with Trapezius Strain/Tear, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Education & Expectations, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I know this injury affects my trapezius, a large upper-back muscle that moves my neck, shoulder blade, and arm.
    • I know it may happen from overuse, sudden force, heavy lifting, sports, or a direct blow.
    • I know pain may spread across my neck, shoulder, or upper back and may worsen with movement.
    • I protect the muscle by reducing painful activity while keeping safe movement as advised.
  2. Education & Expectations

    4 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition & Next Steps

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Trapezius Strain/Tear is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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