The shoulder consists of several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch. Mobility has its price, however. It may lead to increasing problems with instability or...
Infraspinatus and Shoulder pain The Infraspinatus is a muscle that connects the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humerus. The trigger point on it radiates pain from the shoulder down the arm and around the medial edge of the Scapula. Because of the different directions...
Latissimus Dorsi and shoulder pain The Latissimus Dorsi is a long flat muscle that connects the back to the shoulder. Its pain pattern runs from the shoulder down to the arm but that pain patterns is also similar to other muscles. That is why using our app Painalog...
Pectoralis Major and Chest Pain The Pectoralis Major is a large muscle that covers the chest and helps flex the arm. Its pain pattern covers the entire chest and shoulder but there are other muscles that have similar pain patterns. That is why using our app Painalog...
Serratus Anterior and pain in the ribs The Serratus Anterior is a muscle that helps open up the ribs especially during deep breathing. Trigger points on this muscle therefore cause difficulty in breathing. However the same condition can arise from other muscles. That...
Serratus Posterios Superior and wrist pain The Serratus Posterior Superior is muscle that moves ribs in relation to the spine and is a crucial muscle involved in respiration. A trigger point on this muscle sends pain from the shoulder down the arm. However this...
Tricep Brachii and Elbow Pain The Triceps Brachii is a group of three muscles along back of the forearm that helps move the arm back. Its pain pattern stretches all the way from the shoulder to the elbow and down to the hand. However the pain pattern of the Triceps...
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