Symptoms
Carpal Tunnel-like Pain in Wrist (watchband area)
Numbness and tingling in the hand can be reproduced by pronator teres and scalene trigger points, in addition to true median compression.
Overview
Numbness and tingling in the hand can be reproduced by pronator teres and scalene trigger points, in addition to true median compression. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Primary Symptoms
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
