Pronator Quadratus myalgi (trigger point).

The pronator quadratus is the muscle with a trigger point pain pattern from the wrist and toward the hand. This can occur if it becomes overactive, tight and dysfunctional. A so-called pronator quadratus myalgi, also known as a pronator quadratus trigger point or muscle knot.

Treatment of pronator quadratus myalgia (muscle node / trigger point).

Regularly self massage, 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 is an illustration showing the muscle attachments of the pronator quadratus muscle:

Pronator square fastens mainly in the ulna - before going across and fastens in radius. Pronator square its nerve supply comes from the median nerve C8, T1. Pronator quadratus is a pronator, that is, it forwards the forearm.

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

Pronator square can also cause pain in the hand.

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.

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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