Lattissimus dorsi myalgi (trigger point).

Lattissimus dorsi is the muscle with a pain pattern deep within the medial aspect of the shoulder blade - it can also occasionally cause referred pain in the forearm. This can occur if it becomes overactive, tight and dysfunctional. A so-called lattissimus dorsi myalgia, also known as a lattissimus dorsi trigger point or muscle knot. 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 you can see an illustration that shows the muscle attachments of the lattissimus dorsi muscle:

Latissimus dorsi parties in the T6-T12, the five lumbar vertebrae and the sacral region. It is a large muscle that goes up to the lower part of the shoulder blade. Lattissimus dorsi its nerve supply comes from the thoracodorsal nerve C6-C8.

Here you can see an illustration that shows the trigger point pain pattern (referenced pain from muscle knot) to lattissimus dorsi:

Latissimus dorsi can also cause pain towards the back of the forearm.

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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:

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

- 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 neck (Why does some get hurt more in the neck than others?)

Sources:
- Nakkeprolaps.no

Also read: - 4 Clothes Exercises against Stiff Back