What is a trigger point in calf muscles? There are mainly six trigger points in calf muscles out of them four trigger points are in the gastrocnemius muscle and two trigger points in the soleus muscle (one trigger point is seen as extremely rare in the case). the most common trigger point in the gastrocnemius…
Introduction The biceps is one of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm. It runs along the length of the upper arm up to the elbow. As the muscle is involved in many day-to-day activities, it is common for people to suffer from biceps pain. There are a variety of reasons why the…
Introduction Triceps muscle pain, Soreness or irritation can be due to a variety of reasons. One of the most common of such is a muscle tear. It can either be micro tears leading to a painful range of motion or larger tears leading to limited mobility of the muscle. The triceps is a big and…
What is a Neck pain to Shoulder? Neck pain to the shoulder is a common symptom of many different medical conditions and injuries around the neck region. A pinched nerve in your cervical spine can cause pain that radiates toward your shoulder or fingers. Because of that patient may have trouble gripping or lifting objects….
What is Myofascial pain syndrome? “Myo” means muscle and “fascial” means fascia. myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that causes pain in the musculoskeletal system. This condition affects the muscles and fascia. Fascia is the thin, white connective tissue that is wrapped around all muscles. Myofascial pain is associated with trigger points in…
Muscle soreness is a side effect of the stress placed on the muscles during exercise. This is commonly called delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS and is completely normal. DOMS usually begins within 6-8 hours of a new activity or change in activity and can last up to 24-48 hours after exercise. Muscle pain is…
What is deltoid muscle pain? Any pain which is felt on the rounded contour of the shoulder, be it front, back, or side, particularly while lifting the hand is typically called a deltoid pain. The pain might be dull, aching, or throbbing depending upon the mechanics which caused the pain. Usually, the pain in the…
Introduction Taping (T) is a therapeutic tool and has become increasingly popular within the sporting arena. Taping has been used for a long time for the prevention and treatment of sporting injuries. not only sports injuries but all conditions Bicipital tendinitis, or biceps tendinitis, is an inflammatory process of the long head of the biceps tendon and is…
What is a Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis? Extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis is an injury of the wrist where the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle becomes inflamed and irritated. ECU tendinitis is an inflammation of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, found on the pinky side of the hand. Symptoms include wrist pain and loss of grip strength….
Introduction: Anatomy: Attachment: Function: Biomechanics: Clinical significance: Inflammation: Symptoms: Causes: Risk factor: Diagnosis: Treatment: Degeneration: Rupture: Symptoms: Diagnosis: Causes: Risk factors: Prevention: Stretching before activity. Treatment: Xanthomas: Causes: Symptoms: Peritendinitis and Paratendinitis: Paratenonitis: Peritendinitis: Diagnosis: Mid-substance Achilles tendon: Physical examination: MRI: Insertional Pathologies: Insertional Tendinopathy: causes : MRI: Haglund’s Deformity: Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Causes: Symptoms: Other…
