Symptoms
Shoulder weakness (non-neurological)
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.
Clinical notes
Reproducible inhibition pattern with palpation supports a myofascial driver.
Red flags — when to refer
True neurological deficit, sudden weakness — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction