Thesplenius capitisis a deep muscle located on the upper back.
What Is the Splenius Capitis?
It’s important for maintaining good posture because it helps keep the head in a neutral position.
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This muscle inserts at thenuchalligament, a very strong ligament of the neck.
The splenius capitis muscle then angles up and out to attach to your skull.
The splenius muscles serve to hold these deeper layers in position.
These muscles start at the center of thespineand together, they form a V shape.
The sides of the V are very thick and the central indentation is quite shallow.
Splenius Capitis Pain
It’s common for people to have pain associated with the splenius capitis.
This bang out of pain is called splenius capitis syndrome.
Symptoms
A headache stemming from injury to the splenius capitis often mimics amigraineheadache.
Strategies to improve splenius capitis-related pain may involve one treatment or a combination of treatments.
Along with another muscle, the splenius capitas, it helps you rotate and flex your neck.
A variety of treatment options are available, from neck stretches to in-office procedures.
Practical Pain Management.Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome.
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