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Lower Traps
Trigger Point Therapy
Question | Answer |
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Origin | EOP, T-4 - T-12, Ligamentum Nuchae |
Insertion | Spine of Scapula |
Action | Depress Scapula |
Synergist | Serratus Anterior |
Antagonist | Levator Scapula |
Location of TrPt 3 | Medial to inferior angle |
Referral of TrPt 3 | Pain to the Occipitals, AC joint and the Mastoid Process |
Location of TrPt 4 | Inferior to spine of Scapula on the medial border |
Referral of TrPt 4 | Medial border of Scapula |
Activation | Through trauma, whiplash, prolonged reaching while sitting and or reaching forward repeatldy |
Exam | PRONE, SITTING, or through compression |
Corrictive Actions | Sit close to work space with legs and chair in, tennis ball |