Symptoms
Problems Holding Arms Up (as when folding sheets)
Functional weakness without nerve injury can result from severe inhibition by active trigger points in the cuff and deltoids.
Overview
Functional weakness without nerve injury can result from severe inhibition by active trigger points in the cuff and deltoids. 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:
