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Rhomboids Muscle Pain

    The rhomboids consist of two muscles, the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor. They are located in the upper back and contribute to pain around the inner edge of the shoulder blade.

    Intercostal Muscles: Rib Pain, Breathing Difficulty

      The intercostal muscles are found between the ribs. The muscles can contribute to pain in and around the rib cage. They are also a major contributor to pain in the sides and in between the ribs known as a side stitch.

      Semispinalis Capitis Muscle: Neck and Head Pain

        A band of pain encircling the top of the head, pain in the temple area going into the eye, and pain in the back of the head is symptoms of trigger points in the semispinalis capitis muscle.

        Pectineus Muscle: Groin and Pelvic Pain

          The pectineus muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the fold of the leg as well as the groin and pelvis. Pain increases when walking. Sleeping with a pillow between the knees will sometimes help ease night time aching.

          Longissimus Thoracis Muscle: Low Back Pain

            The longissimus thoracis muscle contributes to deep aching pain in the lower back, hip and buttocks. Rising from a sitting to a standing position can cause an extreme feeling of stiffness and a deep aching pain.

            Brachialis Muscle Pain

              The brachialis muscle connects the upper arm to the lower arm. It contributes to pain in the upper arm, elbow, thumb pad and thumb. It can also cause tingling and / or numbness in the back of the forearm into the thumb. Bending and straightening the elbow is painful.