Trigger Points – Aching and Burning in the mid back

Client Description These people complain of aching or burning pain over the kidneys. Many of them have already had their kidneys checked but have not found any problems. If they have not had their kidneys checked, I refer them to a medical doctor. If this is your pain pattern, you should seek … Continue reading →

Trigger Points – Pain in the upper back, index finger and thumb

The scalene muscles produce several different problems from the torso into the arm and hand, but this is the most common complaint. Client’s Description People complain about pain just inside of the shoulder blade, and in the thumb, and index finger. It isn't always pain in the hand; … Continue reading →

Serratus Posterior Superior – Functional Anatomy

Serratus Posterior Superior Serratus posterior superior attaches to C6-T3 and inserts on ribs 2-5, trapping the 2nd and 3rd thoracic vertebrae. There is a thin sheet of connective tissue that continues from the short bellies of the muscle on the rib to the supraspinous ligament over the spinous … Continue reading →

Serratus Posterior Inferior – Functional Anatomy

Serratus Posterior Inferior Serratus posterior inferior originates on T11-L2 and inserts on ribs 9-12, trapping the 9th and 10th thoracic vertebrae. There is a thin sheet of connective tissue that continues from the short bellies of the muscle on the rib to the supraspinous ligament over the … Continue reading →

Trapezius – Functional Anatomy

Trapezius The trapezius is a triangular muscle that connects the occiput, cervical vertebrae, and thoracic vertebrae to the shoulder girdle through the ribs, manubrium, and sternum. It has three sections: upper, middle and lower. They all have different fiber direction and function. In general, … Continue reading →