Symptoms
Shortness of Breath/Stitch-in-the-side
Sense of incomplete breath with normal pulmonary tests often reflects diaphragm, intercostal and scalene restriction.
Overview
Sense of incomplete breath with normal pulmonary tests often reflects diaphragm, intercostal and scalene restriction. 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:
