Muscles
Pronator teres
Pronates the forearm; weak elbow flexor.
Overview
Pronates the forearm; weak elbow flexor. Trigger points here are common in everyday and athletic populations and frequently contribute to the referred pain patterns described below.
Trigger point locations
Medial forearm just distal to the medial epicondyle.
Referred pain pattern
Anterior wrist and base of the thumb, sometimes mimicking carpal tunnel.
Palpation & testing
Palpate the muscle belly along its accessible course. Reproduction of the patient's familiar pain on palpation supports involvement.
Common causes
Repeated pronation, gripping with twisting (jar opening, racquet sports).
Self-care & clinical treatment
Eccentric pronation, nerve glides. Clinically: needling, address median nerve compression.
Symptoms commonly linked
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction