Archive for January, 2011

Shoulder Pain – Pain Between The Shoulder Blades – Role Of Rhomboid Major And Minor

January 25th, 2011
Jennifer Chu asked:




Pain and spasm of these muscles give rise to shoulder pain and pain between the shoulder blades. Rhomboid major and minor lie between the shoulder blades and the shoulder pain and pain between the shoulder blades is a combination of tightness and spasm in the middle and lower trapezius muscles in adition to pain from the rhomboid muscles.

The rhomboid minor arises higher from the C7 to T2 levels. The rhomboid major muscle arises from the middle back vertebrae between T2 to T5 levels. They insert along the inner border of the shoulder blade.

These muscles act to bring the shoulder blades together toward the midline. They are also responsible for keeping the shoulder blade flat against the chest wall. They can rotate the shoulder blade in a clockwise direction.

The dorsal scapula nerve supplies them and provides the C5 nerve root fibers. The rhomboid muscles are the only muscles of the body that has only a single nerve root supply. It is difficult to isolate these muscles to contract alone since they are covered by the trapezius muscle. Therefore they are treated in conjunction with the trapezius muscles.

Shoulder pain: The role of teres major as a helper to latissimus dorsi
Shoulder pain can occur with pain and spasm in the teres major. This is one of the three muscles that perform shoulder extension, the other two being deltoid and latissimus dorsi muscles. It is therefore exposed to frequent lengthening contractions and prone to injury giving rise to shoulder pain.

Teres major arises from the back of the lower angle of the shoulder blade bone and attaches to the inner lip of the groove on the arm bone along which the tendon of the biceps muscle passes through. This groove is called the bicipital groove and on the outer aspect of this groove is attachment of the pectoralis major muscle. The latissimus dorsi attaches to the floor of the groove.

This muscle is supplied by the subscapular nerve which carries the fibers of the C5 and C6 nerve roots. The function of teres major is exactly similar to that of latissimus dorsi. It brings the arm close to the chest, pulls it backwards and also rolls it inward as in scratching your back or placing your hand into your hip pocket.

Pain in this muscle is felt along the outer edge of the shoulder blade bone and this area is often tender even in those without pain. This muscle is treated together with latissimus dorsi.

Tension Headaches? Muscles Cause Pain in the Back of Your Head

January 25th, 2011
Kathryn Merrow asked:




Muscles cause tension headaches so a better name for this type of head pain is Muscle Tension Headache.

Muscle Pain Relief – Environmental Factors

January 24th, 2011
Nikit Atolstoy asked:




There are a wide variety of root causes for muscle aches and pain. From flu and cold viruses to arthritis to fibromyalgia, many maladies and disease processes have associated symptoms that include “aches and pains.” Even a change in weather conditions, for some people, is enough to cause chronic pain to worsen noticeably. Muscle pain relief, then, is one of the primary reasons why people seek medical advice.

Treatments for muscle pain can be as varied as the source of pain itself. Our bodies are sensitive instruments, and each person reacts differently to specific treatments, either individually or in combination. Tuning into our own body is essential to identifying what specific factors make symptoms worse, and finding the best solution for our unique conditions. Learning to recognise the requirements of a healthy body is vital for each and every one of us.

It is easy to underestimate how environmental factors contribute to painful muscles. Stress, nutrition, and routine physical activity are examples of variable factors that can either hinder or help our quest to find muscle pain relief. These elements often go unnoticed by people who lead busy lifestyles and seldom take the time to rest and relax properly. It is only when pain becomes significant that we take a closer look at ways in which we contribute to our own discomfort.

Pain is something that can’t be seen or touched by others, so it is sometimes difficult to convey how something feels. In social situations, it may be hard for others to understand the impact it may have on our mobility and interest in activities we would normally take part in. Any social pressure to “grin and bear it” only increases the anxiety we feel, which may actually make our symptoms worse.

Even doctors who seek to improve chronic pain may find it difficult to pinpoint root causes. Without concrete symptoms like fever, immobility, or inflammation, developing a strategy for muscle pain relief can be likened to a period of trial and error. The mind and body work in tandem to promote physical fitness, and nobody knows a person’s body better than themselves. It is important to look closely at personal habits and recent events that may identify the source of muscle pain.

Do you exercise too vigorously, pushing your body beyond its limits? Do you drink an adequate amount of water on a daily basis, avoid “fast food,” and eat regular meals? Are your sleep habits consistent, contributing to between six and eight hours of restful sleep each day? Is your personal and professional life a source of satisfaction, generating peace of mind with a minimum of physical and emotional stress?

These are the questions that should be answered to determine whether our own aches and pains are somewhat self-induced, or at the very least, exacerbated by lifestyle conditions that do not promote wellness. Regardless of whether a disease process like lupus, arthritis, or a significant virus or infection is being endured, we as individuals must monitor how we use or abuse our bodies to develop an effective strategy for muscle pain relief.

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