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Middle Traps
Trigger Point Therapy
Question | Answer |
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Origin | EOP, SP C-7 - T-3 Ligamentum Nuchae |
Insertion | Lateral 1/3 clavical, Acromion, Spine of Scapula |
Action | Adduction of Scapula and stablizes Scapula |
Synergist | Rhomboids |
Antagonist | Pec Minor |
Location of TrPt 5/7 | Superior Angle of Scapula |
Referral of TrPt 5/7 | Between Scapula and Spinous processes, produces goose bumps |
Location of TrPt 6 | Posterior to the AC joint |
Referral of TrPt 6 | Aching pain through AC joint |
Symptoms of TrPt 5 | Burning interscapular Pain |
Symptoms of TrPt 6 | Local Pain over AC joint |
Symptoms of TrPt 7 | Shivering & goosebumps on arm |
Activation | Prolonged arm elevation, stretch weakness, TP5 rounded shoulders/abducted shoulders/weakness, Hold stering wheel at 10&2, Pressure tolerance of shoulder from bra strap or purse |
Exam | Prone ischemic compression |
Corrective Actions | Door way stretch, tennis ball |