What are the muscles on both sides of the neck called?

The human neck is a relatively sensitive area. The structure of this area is very complex. For example, there are arteries and muscles on both sides of the neck. In life, many people have some bad habits, such as often lowering their heads, or sleeping in incorrect postures, etc. These will cause neck pain, so you must pay special attention to the health problems of the neck area. Many people don’t know what the muscles on both sides of the neck are called. Let’s learn about it in detail below.

What are the muscles on both sides of the neck called?

The muscles on both sides of the neck from superficial to deep are the trapezius, levator scapulae, rhomboids and erector spinae. Among them, the trapezius muscle is located in the most superficial layer. The trapezius muscle is squeezed under the skin and subcutaneous tissue. In the neck, it starts from the external occipital protuberance to the seventh cervical vertebra and ends at the outer 1/3 of the clavicle and the scapula. Deep to it is the levator scapulae, which originates from the first to fourth cervical vertebrae and inserts at the superior angle of the scapula. The rhomboid muscle is located below the levator scapulae, originating from the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae and ending on the inner side of the scapula. The deepest surface is the erector spinae muscles on both sides of the spine.

The muscles on both sides of the neck represent strength, but it takes time to train them.

1. Use the horizontal bar to do pull-ups behind the head. Do 4 sets a day, 5-8 in each set, and increase the number gradually! If you don't have a horizontal bar, the easiest way is to take a towel at home, straighten the towel with both hands and do pull-ups behind the head (imitating a horizontal bar). This movement may seem simple, but if you do it more often, it will be effective!

2. Lift heavy objects with both hands (dumbbells, boxes), as long as they can be grasped with one hand, and do shrug exercises. Do it in groups, and slowly increase the amount in each group.

3. Do handstand push-ups. This is more difficult. Practice slowly. Believe in yourself and you will be able to do it if you dare to do it!

4. Lie down and lift the barbell. This needs to be done in the gym, and the effect is better.

Note: If you want to build strength, you can increase the speed and intensity. However, if you want your muscles to grow bigger and have a better shape, you must do all the movements slowly and regularly, in groups and complete them multiple times. And you must increase the amount accordingly every day, so that the muscles have a tearing feeling, so that the muscles will grow.

Muscle pain on both sides of the neck is caused by infection. Caused by cervical spondylosis. It is recommended to take further films to confirm the diagnosis. The neck can be applied with hot compresses or electrotherapy to promote local blood circulation and relieve pain.