Teres major / teres minor myalgi.

Teres major / teres minor are the muscles that have a pain pattern that runs on the back outside of the shoulder, shoulder blade - it can also occasionally cause referred pain in the upper arm. This can occur if it becomes overactive and dysfunctional. A so-called teres major / teres minor myalgia. Regular self-massage, stretching, exercises and any treatment by 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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- Read more about the foam roller here: BLUE High Density Foam Roller (link opens in new window)

New custom designed pillows can also be helpful in case of recurrent myalgia - if you are considering investing in one then recommend several studies this pillow.

This type of pillows is almost impossible to raise in Norway, and if you find one, they usually cost the shirt and some more. Instead, try the pillow via the article we link to above, it has a lot good shooting goals and people are happy.

Here you can see an illustration that shows the muscle attachment to the teres major / teres minor muscles:

Teres major muscle party - Photo Wikimedia

Teres major and teres minor are two different muscles. For the sake of simplicity, we have referred to them mainly as a muscle in this article.

Here you can see an illustration that shows the trigger point pain pattern (referenced pain from muscle knot) to both teres major and teres minor:

Teres major and teres minor myalgia - Photo Wikimedia

Teres major and teres minor can also cause shoulder pain, most often on the outside and back - as well as contribute to side effects such as neck pain and neck stiffness..

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.
• Rowing Machines is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength. Can be a good investment in own health.
• Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.

Also read:

- Can a special pillow really prevent headaches and neck pain?

- Pain in the shoulder (Learn more about the causes of shoulder problems and what you can do to get rid of them)

- Pain in the muscles (Why does it really hurt your muscles? Learn more here.)

Sources:
- Nakkeprolaps.no