Symptoms
Forearm pain
Diffuse forearm pain in keyboard and tool users, from multiple flexor/extensor trigger points.
Overview
Diffuse forearm pain in keyboard and tool users, from multiple flexor/extensor trigger points. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Address grip ergonomics and scapular control.
Red flags — when to refer
Progressive neurological signs — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction