Upper Body Trigger Points - Causes

Question 1

Levator Scapula

Answer 1

• Static neck posture
• Forward head posture
• Driving
• Stress

Question 2

Infraspinatus

Answer 2

• Overload
• Trauma
• Sustained posture
• Throwing sports
• Swimming

Question 3

Supraspinatus

Answer 3

• Overhead activities
• Carrying heavy with arms hanging down by sides
• Lifting overhead

Question 4

Trapezius

Answer 4

• Static neck posture
• Overhead work
• Desk Work
• Forward head posture
• Stress

Question 5

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 5

• Sleeping on 2 pillows
• Rounded shoulders
• Breathing problems
• Horse riding

Question 6

Subscapularus

Answer 6

• Repetitive strain
• Swimming/Baseball
• Sudden Trauma
• Reaching back to stop a fall

Question 7

Pectoralis Major

Answer 7

• Posture
• Overuse
• Can co-exist with cardiac pathology

Question 8

Pectoralis Minor

Answer 8

• Posture

- Weight lifting