Symptoms
Posterior shoulder pain
Localized pain behind the shoulder often referring from teres minor, posterior deltoid, latissimus and triceps.
Overview
Localized pain behind the shoulder often referring from teres minor, posterior deltoid, latissimus and triceps. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Reproducible palpation guides treatment. Address scapular control.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, vascular signs — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction