Trigger Point Referral Patterns in Major and Intrinsic Muscles

Trigger Point Referral Patterns in Major and Intrinsic Muscles Pectoralis Major Trigger Point Referral: Pain can radiate across the chest, front of the shoulder, and down the inner arm to the elbow. It may mimic heart attack symptoms, causing chest tightness and pain. Latissimus Dorsi Trigger Point Referral: Pain may refer to the lower scapula, the back of the shoulder, and down the inner arm to the pinky and ring fingers. Deltoid Trigger Point Referral: Pain is usually felt in the shoulder itself, particularly in the front, side, or back of the shoulder, depending on the trigger point's location within the muscle. Biceps Brachii Trigger Point Referral: Pain can refer to the front of the shoulder and down the front of the arm, sometimes reaching as far as the elbow. Triceps Brachii Trigger Point Referral: Pain may radiate to the back of the shoulder, down the back of the arm, and to the outer aspect of the elbow and forearm. Rectus Abdominis Trigger Point Referral: Pain can refer to the lower back, abdomen, and sometimes around the ribcage, resembling symptoms of appendicitis or other abdominal issues. Gluteus Maximus Trigger Point Referral: Pain can radiate over the buttocks and sometimes down the back of the thigh, resembling sciatica. Quadriceps Femoris Trigger Point Referral: Rectus Femoris: Pain can be felt deep in the knee joint or around the front of the thigh. Vastus Lateralis: Pain may radiate along the outer thigh, sometimes reaching down to the knee. Vastus Medialis: Pain can refer to the inner thigh or the knee area. Vastus Intermedius: Pain is often felt deep in the thigh and sometimes in the knee. Hamstrings Trigger Point Referral: Biceps Femoris: Pain may radiate along the back of the thigh to the outer side of the knee. Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus: Pain is often felt along the back of the thigh and can extend to the knee. Gastrocnemius Trigger Point Referral: Pain can be felt in the calf, the back of the knee, and may extend to the sole of the foot. Soleus Trigger Point Referral: Pain may refer to the heel, the Achilles tendon, and sometimes the sole of the foot, mimicking plantar fasciitis. Trapezius Trigger Point Referral: Pain may radiate to the back of the neck, the shoulder, the upper back, and even to the side of the head, potentially causing tension headaches. Supraspinatus Trigger Point Referral: Pain may refer to the outer aspect of the shoulder and down the arm, often reaching the wrist. Infraspinatus Trigger Point Referral: Pain may radiate to the front of the shoulder, down the arm, and sometimes into the hand, potentially mimicking nerve pain. Teres Minor Trigger Point Referral: Pain can refer to the back of the shoulder and down the arm. Subscapularis Trigger Point Referral: Pain may radiate to the back of the shoulder, the back of the upper arm, and down the wrist. Levator Scapulae Trigger Point Referral: Pain can be felt along the side of the neck, the top of the shoulder, and sometimes radiates to the angle of the jaw or behind the ear. Rhomboid Major and Minor Trigger Point Referral: Pain may radiate between the spine and the inner edge of the scapula, often feeling like a deep, aching discomfort. Tibialis Anterior Trigger Point Referral: Pain can refer to the front of the ankle and sometimes to the top of the foot. Masseter Trigger Point Referral: Pain can be felt in the jaw, cheek, ear, and sometimes in the teeth, mimicking dental pain.