X Marks the Spot: Levator Scapulae Trigger Points — The Hidden Cause of Neck and Shoulder Blade Pain That stubborn knot between your neck and shoulder blade might not be your trapezius at all. Levator Scap Trigger points Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck, struggled to turn your head while driving, or felt a persistent knot at the upper inside corner of your shoulder blade? You may be experiencing irritation in a muscle called the levator scapulae. At Hadl Clinical Body