How Shoulder Muscles Work Differently in People With Migraine

Researchers know that people with migraines often have tight, sensitive muscles in their neck and upper back, especially the trapezius muscle that helps support your shoulder. This study wants to understand whether migraines actually change how these shoulder muscles work and whether that affects your arm strength and movement. Researchers will compare muscle activity and shoulder function in people with migraines versus people without migraines.

While doctors have noticed that people with migraines tend to have muscle problems in their neck and shoulders, very few studies have looked at exactly how migraines affect shoulder muscle activation and arm performance. This research could help doctors understand whether treating shoulder and muscle problems might help improve migraine symptoms.