Trunk

Question 1

Rhomboids

Answer 1

Pain in rhomboids and supraspinatus

See active triggers in upper trapezius

Question 2

Pectoralis Major (clavicular)

Answer 2

Anterior delts and locally

Question 3

Pectoralis major (sternal)

Answer 3

• Anterior chest on that side
• down arm on that side (especially to medical epicondyle. When severe can radiate to little and ring finger on that side)

Question 4

Pectoralis major (lateral)

Answer 4

Breast sensitivity or pain

Question 5

Pectoralis minor

Answer 5

• anterior delt (primarily)
• chest and anteromedial side of arm

Increased tonicity of muscle and causes protrusion of inferior angle of scapula due to pulling on coracoid process (anterior scapular tilt)

See active trigger points in scalenes

Triggers can also arise from poor posture and poor respiration mechanics

Question 6

Levator scapulae

Answer 6

• Laterally and down medial border of scapula
• back of shoulder

Limits rotation in the neck and causes feelings of stiffness

See triggers in scalenes and erector spinae

Question 7

Upper trapezius

Answer 7

Pain to side of neck, head, eye, and jaw

Symptoms associated with tension headaches

Question 8

Errector spinae (upper)

Answer 8

• temples, back of head and base of skull
• posterior trapezius
• medial border of scapula

Located 1-2cm lateral to midline

Question 9

Scalenes

Answer 9

• chest
• front and back of shoulders
• medial border of scapula
• front and back of arm and hand