Extensor carpi radialis longus myalgi (trigger point).

The extensor carpi radialis longus is the muscle with a trigger point pain pattern toward the top of the wrist and elbow. Extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the wrist pullers - one of the muscles that can be involved in tennis elbow / lateral epicondylite. This can occur if it becomes overactive, tight and dysfunctional. A so-called extensor carpi radialis longus myalgi, also known as an extensor carpi radialis longus 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 is an illustration showing the muscle attachments of the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle:

Extensor carpi radialis longus attaches mainly to the humerus, as well as some fibers to the posterior part of the lateral epicondylene - and from there goes out towards the radius and attaches to this leg, before it goes further down towards other MCP joints. Extensor carpi radialis longus' nerve supply comes from the radial nerve C5-T1.

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

Extensor carpi radialis longus trigger point pain pattern - Photo Wikimedia

Extensor carpi radialis longus can also cause pain against the elbow.

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

Sources:
- Nakkeprolaps.no