Rotator Cuff Muscles Origin – scapula Insertion – head of the humerus Function – Stabilize, rotate and adduct the humerus Related sections of the website: Wikipedia entry for rotator cuff muscles. Tony Preston has aContinue reading
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Infraspinatus – Functional Anatomy
Infraspinatus Origin: infraspinous fossa Insertion: posterior greater tubercle of the humerus Function: stabilize the humeral head, externally rotate humerus Wikipedia entry for infraspinatus. Tony Preston has a practice in Atlanta, Georgia where he sees clients. HeContinue reading
Trigger Points – Pain when Reaching Up or Back
Client’s Description People complain of pain along the inside of their shoulder-blade when reaching high above the head, to the back seat of the car or to adjust clothing behind the back. They have usuallyContinue reading
Understanding Trigger Points – Shoulder pain when sleeping on your side
Client’s Description People complain of pain that disturbs their sleep when lying on the painful shoulder or on the opposite shoulder. It is a deeper pain than the illustration suggests. They have spent most of theirContinue reading