The triceps brachii muscle is located in the upper arm and goes along the humerus between the elbow and the shoulder. The medial head of the triceps is one of the main elbow extensors while the long head adducts and extends the arm. It also serves to stabilize the shoulder which is one of the more sensitive joints, prone to injury so the triceps brachii has an important role in keeping it stable and healthy.

It’s very easy to access and treat the triceps brachii muscle as no other muscle is in the way when a remedial massage therapist is targeting this muscle. Even firm squeezing motions are possible and it’s easy to loosen this muscle.

This muscle is usually worked through triceps extensions with weights or cable push downs as well as push ups or bench presses. A lot of care is needed by those who are just starting to work out or athletes who are pushing themselves too hard, because an injury can cause more than just a great deal of pain but also numbness and difficulty performing simple day to day tasks.

It is very common to injure the triceps tendon or the muscle itself. A strain usually occurs in the area where the triceps muscle and the tendon connect, either at the elbow joint or the shoulder joint but it can occur anywhere on the muscle. Strains can be classified according to their severity, from light sprains that only involve over stretching of the muscle with minimal inflammation or pain to more severe strains that may involve the complete separation of the muscle fibres and the loss of the arm’s function.

The most common cause is overuse or a sudden use of the muscle that may twist it or require more force than the muscle is able to provide. Some people might not even notice that they have an injured tendon because they might have micro tears in their tendon. If no special care is taken they can lead to partial tears or a complete rupture of the tendon. A completely ruptured tendon or partial tear can also be due to overuse or sudden force.

It is very important to act quickly in the first few hours of the strain or severe injury by applying a cold compress over the affected area. This will help reduce inflammation and swelling. After the swelling goes down you can try applying warm packs to reduce pain. Using anti-inflammatory drugs can help you relieve pain as well as reduce inflammation and swelling in the affected area.

Treatment for severe strain and injuries can include a remedial massage therapy to help with recovery as well as surgery when the ruptured muscle has been disconnected from the bone so if you suspect something severe has happened you should seek medical advice immediately.

Patients who are recovering from the triceps brachii muscle injury should do gentle elbow movements to avoid experiencing stiffness and strengthen their muscle. A compression bandage is also helpful as it supports the muscle and the joints so that it can heal properly. Obviously having a regular remedial massage is the best way to keep the muscle loosened and healthy.

The most common symptom after the injury has taken place is pain, followed by tenderness, inflammation and, eventually, a bruise on the exact location that was injured. Some people might also experience a popping sensation when they injure themselves and afterwards the inability to extend their shoulder or their elbow, depending on where the injury is located. One of the most concerning symptom for some is a sound when they move their hand.

Unfortunately injuries of the triceps brachii muscle can take a long time to heal and people might spend up to 12 months to recover properly. It is recommended to do some light exercise and a short session of massage therapy during this period.

Although injury of the triceps brachii is common, there are some people who are more at risk. Athletes who use their shoulders and hands such as tennis players, basketball players, etc. will eventually injure themselves from overuse. Another group that is often affected by triceps brachii muscle injuries is bodybuilders who lift weights or people who incorporate push ups in their training regimen.

The use of steroids and even corticosteroids injections will make people more prone to get injured. The last group is comprised of those with overall poor strength and flexibility in that area, as well as those who haven’t recovered properly from an injury.

There are some precautions you can take to make sure that you don’t injure yourself. If you have a regular exercise regimen or you are an athlete, you should warm up and stretch beforehand. Allowing your body to adapt to a new exercise regimen by resting properly between workouts will also decrease your chance of injury. Another important aspect is to learn how to use the correct techniques and posture while working out. Maintaining a good physical fitness can also help you avoid injuries.

If you have trouble with your upper arm or triceps brachii muscles and need a treatment with a remedial massage, sports massage or deep tissue massage on the Gold Coast, click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au and feel better already.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886

At the Pain Relief Massage Clinic here on the Gold Coast, sometimes customers bring their leg issues. Runners and athletes on the Gold Coast tend to complain of their leg soreness and sharp pain regularly. The cause of the symptom is often related to one of the hamstring muscles called biceps femoris.

Although pain relief for this muscle by what we call remedial massage, sports massage and deep tissue massage is not too difficult, regular maintenance massage before you notice any symptom is a must for runners and athletes on the Gold Coast.

The biceps femoris muscle is one of the hamstring muscles and has a long head and short head. The long head crosses both the hip and knee joints whereas the short head crosses only the knee joint. Proximally the long head originates from the ischial tuberosity.

Distally it is joined by the short head and they form a tendon that inserts in the head of fibula. The short head originates proximally from the lateral lip of the linea aspera. The short head distally joins the long head in a common tendon and inserts into the head of the fibula.

The basic function on the biceps femoris muscle is the extension of the thigh at the hip joint. A major function of the hamstring muscles including the biceps femoris is to restrain the tendency toward hip flexion during walking. The biceps femoris muscle is also essential when it comes to running as it helps with acceleration and deceleration.

Pain associated with the biceps femoris muscle is usually caused by an injury; the muscle can be easily injured from overuse or too much stretching during common day to day activities but also through an exercise regimen that was executed too much or incorrectly. Sometimes a severe injury can even lead to torn muscles and ligaments so it is important to seek medical advice if you experience a great deal of pain and numbness.

Repeated injuries in this area can even cause a chronic inflammation of the tendons and the sheath, called tendonopathy. Unfortunately, injuries sustained in this area can take a long time to heal, from one to six months with continuous pain even while resting.

There are some risk factors that may play an important role in the injury of the biceps femoris muscle. When it comes to athletes there may be an imbalance between the strength of the hamstrings and the quadriceps which can cause a strain. Another important factor is warming up before exercise as a muscle that hasn’t been properly stretched is at the highest risk especially if the exercise regimen is severe.

Fatigue is another common risk that athletes take every time they overuse their muscles; resting properly should be part of their regimen and can prevent many common injuries. Poor exercise techniques as well as bad posture can also contribute to developing a strained muscle so before starting exercising people should ask a professional for guidance to avoid such injuries.

People with trigger points in the biceps femoris often experience pain when walking. They tend to limp as loading this muscle when walking can be very painful. When sitting, people with those contraction knots usually experience pain at the back of the knee due to the pressure on the muscle contraction knots.

Other symptoms and discomfort that originates from biceps femoris muscle are usually related to everyday activities as people will have trouble performing simple exercises due to pain or stiffness. Activities as simple as walking, climbing the stairs or even bending over are made almost impossible to perform when the biceps femoris muscle is injured.

Tendonopathy is widespread within athletes and people who do regular exercise and it’s associated with micro tearing of the muscle.

Immediate treatment for injuries of biceps femoris include: compression in the area, avoiding any effort for a couple of days and immediately applying ice on the affected area. Other ways to alleviate symptoms are: resting the affected leg elevated, avoiding sitting, light exercise after a couple of days when the pain has subsided, light stretching, etc.

People who get any type of muscle injury should always wear an elastic support to reduce swelling and support the joint at least until a few days pass and the injury is somewhat healed.

Medication for tendinopathy usually consists of anti-inflammatory pills such as ibuprofen to deal with the pain but also with the swelling and inflammation. Sometimes ultrasound and laser treatment, as well as physical exercise are suitable ways to heal faster; the most important thing a person needs to do is make sure that they rest properly and do light exercise to maintain their flexibility and muscle mass during recovery.

It is important to remember that people who had prior injuries of the biceps femoris muscle have an increased chance to injure the area again and they are prone to severe muscle tears and ligament rupture so they should take extra attention if they are planning to exercise or overuse this particular area of their body. It is also important to make sure that the area is completely healed after an injury and ask for professional help if the pain doesn’t go away within a week.

Getting back into your routine should be done slowly with special attention to exercise and movement that use the hamstring muscle in order to avoid a more serious tear while the muscle is healing. Special precautions should be taken by elderly people, pregnant women or overweight people as they are more susceptible to injuries.

If you suspect something is wrong with your biceps femoris muscle or hamstring muscles, click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au and see what the Pain Relief Massage Clinic on the Gold Coast can do for you. The Pain Relief Massage Clinic is the place where Gold Coast people come for fast pain relief when they suffer from muscular discomfort and pain. The types of therapy offered are categorised as remedial massage, sports massage and deep tissue massage.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886

At the Pain Relief Massage Clinic on the Gold Coast, we sometimes come across the diagnosis called Polymyalgia rheumatic. It is an illness that causes pain in the joints and muscles of the lower back as well as other parts of the body such as thighs, hips or neck.

The reason for the pain is due to the lining surrounding the joins and tendons as it becomes inflamed and may cause a great deal of discomfort. There doesn’t seem to be a clear cause for this particular illness, but genetics can play a huge role and it seems that some environmental viruses can also be blamed.

We believe symptoms of Polymyalgia can be helped by a natural manual treatment called remedial massage therapy. Remedial massage therapy is the treatment of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in pain and discomfort management, injury management including rehabilitation.

The main aim of remedial massage is to remove or reduce pain, ache, stiffness and to normalize range of motion of joints. Remedial massage is completely different from ‘feel good” relaxation massage on the Gold Coast.

The disease polymyalgia usually affects people who are older than 55 but it can also occur in younger people sometimes and symptoms can get worse as time passes, especially if people don’t take special care or follow a medical treatment for the symptoms.

Some of the most frequent symptoms when it comes to polymyalgia are usually pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, neck, lower back, thighs and hips. In some rare cases this illness can be associated with giant cell arteritis, a condition where blood vessels are inflamed and it can lead to stroke. The first symptoms people usually experience are pain in the shoulders and upper body.

However, stiffness can also occur, especially in the morning or after being at your desk or simply being inactive for a long time. These usually lead to a limited range of motions in the affected areas as well as other symptoms that at first glance seem unrelated, such as fatigue, a loss of appetite, depression, a mild fever, etc.

This illness can last for a very long time, especially if left untreated. Usually treatment is necessary for at least six months in order to see positive results and sometimes it’s even prolonged to one or two years. Treatment usually consists in anti-inflammatory drugs but it’s rarely helpful if the symptoms are severe. Corticosteroids and vitamins are also prescribed as well. For some people corticosteroids can have severe side effects.

There are also other treatments that are more natural such as physiotherapy and remedial massage therapy as they can be a great help for managing pain caused by polymyalgia symptoms. Besides pain, one of the main problems people with polymyalgia can expect to develop is insomnia; sometimes a bad flare up of pain may cause lack of sleep as well as anxiety. This is where remedial massage therapy can play a huge role, as the patient is able to relax and also alleviate the constant pain they are experiencing.

Limited activity and stiffness can disrupt normal day to day activities, especially for people who are used to doing physical labour. Remedial massage therapy can play a special role into allowing people a normal life while healing. Remedial massage therapy can help with regaining strength and reduce stiffness almost instantly, not to mention the fact that it can be part of a healthy lifestyle that those with polymyalgia can adopt to better manage their symptoms.

Another benefit of having remedial massage therapy when you are suffering from polymyalgia is reducing fatigue, which in some cases can be severe. People may also experience muscle burning and muscle spasm, which can become quite a nuisance while it takes for the body to completely heal.

Remedial massage therapy is also natural and can be used as a treatment on its own by those who don’t want to take medication, or, along with medication prescribed by your doctor for a complete recovery and a better management of symptoms. Patients should get a clear diagnosis from a physician before starting any treatment on their own, especially when it comes to inflammatory diseases such as polymyalgia.

Even after the illness is gone, some people might still feel a sensibility in their joints and a certain level of stiffness. Remedial massage is especially helpful for areas that are particularly stiff and tight. Through this massage therapy people can restore their flexibility and that dull sensation of pain that usually accompanies stiffness.

This clinical massage therapy will also relax people who are experiencing depression or anxiety as well as improve circulation which will help a great deal in the healing process. Circulatory massage is a great way to not just alleviate pain but also improve the quality of sleep and decrease stress.

One of the great benefits of opting for remedial massage therapy to manage polymyalgia symptoms is the fact that you can find some relief in the first session and even the complete disappearance of pain and other associated symptoms in just a few sessions. This is especially important as it takes a lot of time for the body to heal after this disease and some patients have trouble with the symptoms that usually disrupt their normal activities.

If you are looking for a great pain relief for your devastating polymyalgia, please click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au as the first step. The Pain Relief Massage Clinic offers remedial massage on the Gold Coast and it will be a great natural remedy for your painful condition.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886

I believe the tibialis anterior is one of the easiest muscles to see, find, feel, palpate and work on as it’s a surface muscle on the leg. At the Pain Relief Massage Clinic, we’ve found that this muscle tends to be tender to minor pressure whether the customer is a runner or not on the Gold Coast.

As you know, in general, healthy muscles are not tender to pressure. If it’s tender, the muscle needs some kind of treatment such as remedial massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage or what we call Pain Relief Massage on the Gold Coast.

The tibialis anterior muscle is one of the most often used muscles in the foot and certainly one of the more complex as well. It is formed in the upper part of the lateral surface of the tibia. It then inserts into the foot at the medial cuneiform as well as the first metatarsal. The tibialis anterior muscle is basically located near the shin and is used to dorsiflex or invert the foot.

It is formed from a thicker section on the superior part of the muscle as well as a thinner, more tendinous one on the lower part of the muscle. The muscle can be easily found on the lateral part of the tibia and one of its many functions is to overlap the anterior tibial vessels as well as the deep peroneal nerve which is located in the superior part of the leg.

The tibialis anterior muscle is first attached on the lateral condyle as well as the upper part of the tibia’s body. It also rises from a part of the interosseous membrane as well as a deeper part of the fascia’s surface; it also arises from the intermuscular septum.

The structure of the tibialis anterior makes its fibers quite fusiform with their position being parallel to the overall plane of the muscle on the insertion. These muscle fibers end in a tendon which is visible on the anteriomedial dorsal part of the foot close to the ankle.

As the muscle develops it passes though the medial compartments of the transverse as well as the cruciate crural ligaments. It ends by connecting to the medial and under surface of the medial cuneiform bone as well as the first metatarsal bone.

When it comes to the innervation of the tibialis anterior muscle it has a deep peroneal nerve which is a branch of the common peroneal nerve L4, L5 and S1.

One quite rare variation of this muscle is that a deep portion of it can be inserted into the talus or otherwise a tendinous slip may go to the head of the first metatarsal bone. It can also pass to the first phalanx of the great toe.

The tibialis anterior muscle is considered the most medial muscle in the anterior compartment of the leg with numerous connections to other muscles, tendons and bone. It allows the dorsiflexing movement and inversion of the foot. The muscle basically allows for the toe to be lifted and held in a fixed position.

It also allows the ankle to be inverted with horizontal movement being a direct repercussion. This horizontal movement is one of the most important bracing and cushioning aspects which protects the foot in case the ankle should ever be inverted.

The muscle is extremely important when it comes to basic human actions like walking or running, but it also plays an important role when climbing, kicking or other such activities which involve its movement or verticality of the leg. It helps lock the ankle when the foot touches the ground during walking or running and also plays a role when the foot is pulled back up. The tibialis anterior also locks the ankle when kicking certain objects.

When the tibialis anterior muscle is used (either by being contracted or stretched), the tibialis anterior tendon is placed under a considerable amount of tension. When the muscle is used to intensely or when there is a significant amount of repetition, the tendon can suffer damage. One of the most often met problems is called tibialis anterior tendonitis. The condition involves damage, inflammation and the degeneration of several parts of the muscle.

When it comes to identifying this condition or numerous other problems of the tibialis anterior muscle, it is important to note that people will feel some sort of pain at the front part of the shin or ankle whenever doing any activity that requires an amount of stress on the muscle. Activities like walking, hiking, playing sports that require kicking, kneeling or even wearing tight shoes can lead to pain in the shin or ankle due to tibialis anterior tendonitis.

Pain often appears gradually and increases as the condition is unaddressed. Pain doesn’t just come from activities that solicit the muscle; it can also come during the rest period after said activities or, in more severe cases, when the muscle’s tibialis anterior tendon is being firmly touched. Another less known cause for the condition is direct rubbing of the tibialis anterior muscle and tendon.

Other conditions that can affect the tibialis anterior muscle are ruptures or even paralysis of the muscle. Paralysis can be a repercussion of polio while ruptures can be easily diagnosed thorough the apparition of sharp pain in the muscle as well as problems coordinating the movement of the ankle.

If you press your own tibialis anterior muscle and feel some pain and tenderness, please click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au and see what remedial massage on the Gold Coast can do for you at Pain Relief Massage Clinic.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia

We usually call this long muscle with long name TFL. TFL is short for tensor fasciae latae. It’s a surface muscle and easy to be accessed by manual therapists such as remedial massage therapist. When our clients have a problem with this muscle, they tend to say they have pain symptom on their hip, lower back or leg. It tends to create constant ache and disturb their sleep.

It’s not difficult to get rid of this pain symptom if you find a good remedial massage therapist.

The tensor fasciae latae muscle is one of the key muscles when it comes to the balance and stability of the pelvis when standing, walking and even running. It is located in the thigh and is related to the gluteus maximus.

The muscle arises from iliac crest, more precisely from the anterior part of its outer lip. It also arises from the outer part of the anterior superior iliac spine as well as, in part, from the outer border of the notch below it.

The tensor fascia latae also arises from the deep surface of the fascia lata. This fascinating muscle is inserted between the two layers of the iliotibial band belonging to the fascia lata at the middle or upper part of the thigh. The muscle helps tense the iliotibial band while also bracing the knee. The final insertion is on the lateral condyle of the tibia.

The tensor fascia latae muscle has a very complex and interesting innervation system. It is mainly innervated by the superior gluteal nerve L5 and S1. The superior gluteal nerve exits the pelvis area by greater sciatic foramen superior towards the piriformis. The superior gluteal nerve is associated mostly with motor innervation and as such there is no innervation for sensation. It rises from the sacral plexus.

The main role of the tensor fascia latae is to help move the hip outward and forward. This flexor and abductor muscle also has a role in rotating the hip inward. Due to the numerous movements it is required to help perform, the tensor fascia latae is one of the quickest muscles to tighten up in this part of the body. While stretching exercises can help the muscle grow in length the muscle is often cited as a source for knee pain or lateral meniscus pain and other issues.

The fascia latae muscle’s fibers are placed in an oblique direction, allowing the muscle to stabilize the hip when it comes to extensions thus helping the gluteus maximus. The muscle is a tensor of the fascia lata which is basically a coat of fibers that surrounds the thigh binding all the muscle structure found there.

The fascia lata combines several tendons fom the gluteus maximus with the tensor fasciae latae on the lateral surface to make the iliotibial band. The iliotibial band stretches from the iliac crest to the lateral condyle of the tibia.

The tensor fascia latae as well as the fascia lata help steady several parts of the body, both in numerous positions. The pelvis is stabilized on the head of the femur thanks to the iliotibial band. The condyles of the femur are also stabilized on the articular surfaces of the tibia thanks to the fascia latae. The muscle also helps the gluteus maximus support the knee in an extended position.

The internal rotation of the tibia is also a movement which is helped by the tensor fascia latae muscle. The same muscle, along with the gluteus minimus and medius help abduct and rotate the femur.

The tensor fascia latae is a key muscle when it comes to walking correctly. It is heavily used for other activities as well. These include riding horses, bicycles or motorcycles as well as skiing. The muscle can sometimes be tightened or shortened and can thus cause a series of problems which result in pain to the hips, lower back as well as the knees.

The easiest way to determine any possible injury or affliction of the tensor fascia latae muscle is by raising the leg opposite to the suspected injury. The tensor fascia latae is immediately activated and tries to maintain balance thus showing any possible injury or weakness in the hip or knee. The most often met injury when pain is felt in the hip and knee is a tensor fascia latae strain.

When it comes to how the muscle produces pain, the first step is a longer period of tightening which can vary from individual to individual. Then, myofascial trigger points tend to appear which can have to do with pain in the hip, groin, buttocks or other parts of the leg.

A more serious contraction of the tensor fascia latae muscle will result in a strain on other muscles due to altered joint movement. Some of the most often met cases of this strain are in the gluteal or piriformis muscles. In this case pain is often felt in the groin, in the hip joint, around the outer hip, in the gluteal muscles, in the sacroiliac joint or in numerous other parts of the leg.

One important reason for problems and pain in the tensor fascia latae muscle is the femoris muscle, more precisely weakness in said muscle. This muscle along with the top quadriceps muscle and the front part of the thigh are a second flexor and can often become weak due to excessive tightening and lead to tensor fascia latae problems as well.

If you suspect an issue with your tensor fasciae latae muscles and want to be looked at by a Gold Coast remedial massage therapist, click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au and discover more useful information.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886

Both rhomboid major and rhomboid minor muscles are easy to access and it is not hard to treat them manually. Even when these muscles are covered by a thick layer of fat, it is not too hard to loosen and release them as rhomboid muscles are not very deeply situated.

The Rhomboid Minor

The rhomboid minor is a muscle that connects the scapula with the vertebrae that are in turn attached to the spinal column. It can be found behind the levator scapulae and the rhomboid major, located quite deep in relation to the trapezius but independent from the spinal muscles. Along with the rhomboid major it helps keep the scapula pressed tightly to the thoracic wall.

The rhomboid minor is inserted in the medial border of the scapula near the scapular spine. It starts from the inferior border of the nuchal ligament as well as from the supraspinous ligaments.

This muscle along with the closely related rhomboid major helps retract the scapula every time the trapezius muscle is contracted. The rhomboid minor and the rhomboid major work as an antagonist for the trapezius, with their main role being to stabilize the scapula by elevating the medial border.

The rhomboid minor’s nerves come from the dorsal scapular nerve, with the majority of nerve fibers coming from the C5 nerve root while only a few nerve fibers hail from the C4 and C6 nerve roots. The blood supply for this muscle comes mainly from the dorsal scapular artery.

The Rhomboid Major

The rhomboid major is described as a skeletal muscle with its main role being to connect the scapula with the spinal column’s vertebrae. It is closely related to the rhomboid minor and helps keep the scapula pressed tight to the thoracic wall. It also helps the scapula move inwardly towards the vertebral column.

This muscle comes from the spinous processes of the T2 through T5 thoracic vertebrae. It also starts from the supraspinous ligament. It connects to the medial border of the scapula starting with the scapular spine.

The muscle has a diamond shape and is located deep in relation to the trapezius, just inferior to the rhomboid minor. The rhomboid major, as the name would suggest, is the largest muscle of the rhomboids. In some cases the two rhomboids are connected and act as a single muscle.

The rhomboid major has nerves hailing from the ventral primary ramus along the C5 dorsal scapular nerve. Like the rhomboid minor, the major gets its blood supply from the dorsal scapular artery. The main function of the rhomboid major is to keep the scapula and in fact the entire upper part of the limb connected to the ribcage.

The rhomboid major, as well as the rhomboid minor also pull the scapula towards the vertebral column. The rhomboids allow the medial border of the scapula to be elevated, while also rotating the scapula downwardly.

When it comes to soreness or potential injury to the rhomboid major or minor, it can lead to limited movement in the upper extremity of the arm and shoulder and sometimes even extreme pain in the shoulder. Scapular instability is a direct consequence of rhomboid issues and it can in turn lead to scapular winging, excessive lateral rotation or even depression of the scapula due to the absent function of the rhomboid major.

Most people first notice problems for these two muscles as a pain in the side of the shoulder blade. While physical activity can be one of the major causes of this condition, it is office employees who most often report rhomboid major or minor muscle problems. This is because while working at a desk, the shoulders stay in a round position for prolonged periods of time. This position stretches the rhomboids and over time can cause them soreness or even more serious problems.

As far as trigger points are concerned, pain is most often felt either at the inner part of your shoulder blade or between the two. While they aren’t massive muscles the rhomboids have a huge importance for everyday tasks we take for granted such as walking or sitting up straight. As they adduct your arm and pull the shoulder blade in the direction of the spine, most movements that involve shoulders (walking, running, exercising, even writing) require these two muscles.

These two muscles can be overworked both actively and passively. Active stress comes from exercise, in particular sports like gymnastics where good form is a must, but it can also come from weightlifting or dancing. Active stress is generally found as a repercussion of forceful contractions, especially for the rhomboid major.

Passive stress comes from office work or any type of work where a round shoulder position is required for an extended period of time. This position elongates the muscles and can cause stress without proper management.

These muscles tend to provoke pain when at rest or when you lie on the stressed side of the body. Reaching your arm out can also provoke moderate pain.

At our Pain Relief Massage Clinic on the Gold Coast, it’s easy to get rid of upper back pain that originates from rhomboid muscles. All we need to do is loosen them, remove contraction knots and stretch them back to the normal length.

You can also perform a self-treatment by rolling on a tennis ball under your Rhomboid muscles while you lie on your back. But you will probably suffer a bad bruise the next day as a side effect due to too much pressure applied from your body weight.

If you would like to come to our Pain Relief Massage Clinic and want us to treat your Rhomboid muscles with Gold Coast remedial massage therapy, click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au and feel better already.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886

The sternocleidomastoid muscle, known as the sternomastoid is a paired muscle and one of the largest muscles that resides in the layers of the side of the neck. Its most important role is the flexion of the neck and the rotation of the head. It is formed of the medial head and the lateral head that are separated by a triangular interval, located bellow the middle of the neck.

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle

This muscle functions both as a short range and a long range rotator not to mention the fact that it acts as a flexor of the cervical spine and an upper cervical extensor, so there is a lot involved with this particular area of the body. However, very few people know of its existence and sometimes they are confronted with symptoms that might seem to be something else, when in fact, they are symptoms related to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Although the muscle rarely hurts, it can still be affected and also affect your overall life quality. However, when patients do actually feel pain, they were usually involved in an accident. But it’s the other symptoms, which are often more severe, that rush people to the doctor or the massage therapist. The muscle sometimes creates severe headaches and even facial pain. The headaches are called tension headaches and the pain experienced is usually located on the forehead.

Some people might even experience dizziness, brain fog and blurry vision, while others can have symptoms such as pain behind their ears or even hearing loss. Rarely, this particular muscle could be linked to vertigo, pain in the cheek and molar teeth, sinus symptoms and even nausea or loss of appetite. Some people may even experience itching in their ears, an itch they cannot scratch and feels quite persistent sometimes. Along with itchiness they may also experience a crackling sound.

The causes for pain or other symptoms in the sternocleidomastoid muscle are numerous and usually they involve bad posture or accidents. For example overhead activities such as painting a wall or even swimming may cause pain or stress this muscle. Other causes are poor posture like the forward head posture or sleeping with a pillow that is too high may be causing damage to your muscle. Even working at a computer, especially a laptop, for too long will put a great amount of stress on the muscle.

Other activities that are putting a lot of stress on the sternocleidomastoid muscle are horse riding, wearing tight clothing around the neck, reading in bed, having the head turned to the side for too long, etc. Whiplash is another reason why people might discover they have symptoms relating the sternocleidomastoid muscle so if you were in an accident recently, you will need to make sure that everything is healed properly.

Even more, some of the symptoms related to the sternocleidomastoid muscle can imitate sinus problems, for example people may experience a runny nose, a sinus congestion or headaches. People can go for ages thinking they have problems with their sinuses when in fact, it’s their sternocleidomastoid muscle trigger points acting up. The muscle is also used for breathing so people might find it hard to breathe deeply if it is affected.

There are a few ways of treatment that will help you get rid of these symptoms along with the pain you might experience. First of all, people are usually prescribed anti-inflammatory medication for their pain; mild anti-inflammatory medication is not a cause of concern but when the pain is extreme, some people might even go for pain killers, which may give them an addiction that is very hard to overcome.

This is why more natural methods such as exercise, yoga or massage are best when it comes to such issues because people will be able to get rid of their symptoms easily. When you think of the term Massage, any type of massage like remedial massage, sports massage or deep tissue massage will do as long as the professional therapist has enough knowledge and expertise.

Light exercise for maintaining the health of your muscles and tendons is a must and patients need to make sure that they avoid the triggers that can cause their health problems such as awkward head postures. Along with exercise, yoga can be an excellent way to relax, especially if your muscles are tensed due to stress. The same applies for massage, which can be used alone or in combination with all of the above for better results.

After a few massage sessions most people see a lot of improvement and if you also choose to incorporate some relaxation massage in your remedial massage routine you will see amazing results when it comes to the anxiety or stress you were experiencing. Massage is a great way to avoid getting too stressed and a good way to manage your overall health. For the sternocleidomastoid muscle, massage can help patients get rid of pain and especially cure the debilitating headaches that might cause them a great deal of distress along with other of the nasty symptoms mentioned above.

If you suspect your pain and discomfort symptom might be coming from your sternocleidomastoid muscle, a remedial massage Gold Coast offers may be able to help. Click and visit www.remedialmassage-goldcoast.com.au to see what they can do for you.

Pain Relief Massage Clinic
192 Brisbane Road, Arundel Gold Coast QLD 4214 Australia
Phone: (07) 5537 7886