Flexor carpi ulnaris myalgi (trigger point).

Flexor carpi ulnaris is the muscle with a trigger point pain pattern from the front of the forearm down to the wrist, as well as occasionally towards the start of the little finger. This can occur if it becomes overactive, tight and dysfunctional. A so-called flexor carpi ulnaris myalgia, also known as a flexor carpi ulnaris trigger point or muscle knot.

Treatment of flexor carpi ulnaris myalgia (muscle knot / trigger point).

Regularly self massage (for example, with foam roll), stretching, exercises and any treatment of a musculoskeletal expert (chiropractor, physical therapist, manual therapist) are all examples of measures that can help you get rid of myalgia.

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Did you know?
- Often stiff and dysfunctional joints (also read: joint pain - joint locks?) be a partial cause of myalgia, as the limited joint joint can also have a negative effect on muscular function. Joint treatment with a chiropractor or manual therapist may be helpful in such cases.

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Here you can see an illustration that shows the muscle attachments of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle:

Flexor carpi ulnaris - Photo Wikimedia

Flexor carpi ulnaris attaches mainly to the medial epicondyle and the ulnar head - before migrating downwards and attaching to the pisiform bone, the hamate bone and the fifth metacarpal bone in the hand. Flexor carpi ulnaris its nerve supply comes from the ulnar nerve C8, T1. Flexor carpi ulnaris is a hand bend and also contributes to adduction along with extensor carpi ulnaris.

Here you can see an illustration that shows the trigger point pain pattern (referenced pain from muscle knot) for flexor carpi ulnaris:

Flexor carpi ulnaris can also cause pain to the wrist and the hand at the little finger.

Exercise and movement are good for body and soul:

• Chin-up / pull-up exercise bar can be an excellent exercise tool to have at home. It can be attached and detached from the door frame without the use of a drill or tool.
• Cross-trainer / ellipse machine: Excellent fitness training. Good for promoting movement in the body and exercising overall.
• Kettlebells is a very effective form of training that produces fast and good results.
• Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.

• Roman machine (Model: Concept2 D) is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength. Can be a good investment in own health.

Concept 2 rowing machine Model D (Read: "Buy rowing machine online? Cheaper? YES."

Also read:

- Eccentric training in the treatment of tennis elbow / lateral epicondylitis?

- Headache (Learn more about the causes of headaches and what you can do to get rid of it)

- Pain in the muscles and trigger points - (Why do you really get sore muscles? Learn more here.)

- Pain in the arms (What can be the causes of pain in the arms?)

Sources:
- Nakkeprolaps.no (Everything you need to know about neck prolapse, including treatment modalities.)

- The Chiropractic Directory (A search index where you can find chiropractors and other therapists).