Muscles
Subclavius
Depresses the clavicle and stabilizes the sternoclavicular joint.
Overview
Depresses the clavicle and stabilizes the sternoclavicular joint. Trigger points here are common in everyday and athletic populations and frequently contribute to the referred pain patterns described below.
Trigger point locations
Beneath the clavicle along its lower border.
Referred pain pattern
Local pain under the clavicle, sometimes radiating to the biceps and radial forearm.
Palpation & testing
Palpate the muscle belly along its accessible course. Reproduction of the patient's familiar pain on palpation supports involvement.
Common causes
Repetitive shoulder use, carrying heavy bags, post-fracture compensation.
Self-care & clinical treatment
Gentle release under the clavicle, scapular setting. Clinically: cautious manual therapy.
Symptoms commonly linked
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction