Muscles
Rhomboid minor
Retracts the scapula together with rhomboid major.
Overview
Retracts the scapula together with rhomboid major. Trigger points here are common in everyday and athletic populations and frequently contribute to the referred pain patterns described below.
Trigger point locations
Just above rhomboid major between scapula and upper thoracic spine.
Referred pain pattern
Local burning at the upper medial scapular border.
Palpation & testing
Palpate the muscle belly along its accessible course. Reproduction of the patient's familiar pain on palpation supports involvement.
Common causes
Same as rhomboid major; often co-active.
Self-care & clinical treatment
Same as rhomboid major.
Symptoms commonly linked
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction