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Orbicularis Oculi Muscle: Eye Pain and Twitching
The orbicularis oculi muscle is the muscle that encircles the eye. The muscle contributes to pain above the eye that travels down the side of the nose. It can also contribute to twitching of the eye and a drooping eyelid.
Read MorePectoralis Major Muscle: Chest, Shoulder, Upper Back, Arm, Hand Pain
The pectoralis major contributes to pain in the chest, shoulder, breast and upper back. Pain can also travel down the inner arm, elbow and extend to the hand and last two fingers.
Read MoreSerratus Posterior Inferior Muscle: Mid to Low Back Pain
The serratus posterior inferior muscle contributes to pain in the lower back between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hip. Pain is increased when you twist the torso, bend over, and stretch to reach overhead.
Read MoreSerratus Anterior Muscle: Chest, Rib, Arm, Finger and Upper Back Pain, Breathing Difficulty
The serratus anterior muscle can contribute to pain in the chest, arm, hand and fingers. It also contributes to pain in the back around the shoulder blade and down the side of the ribs.
Read MoreQuadratus Lumborum Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Buttock, Groin, Pelvic, Abdomen Pain
The quadratus lumborum muscle is located in the low back. It can contribute to pain in the lower back, hips buttocks, back of the thigh as well as the top of the front of the hip and thigh. The pain in the lower back can be stabbing and debilitating.
Read MorePiriformis Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Buttock, Pelvic, Thigh Pain
The piriformis muscle contributes to pain in the low back, buttocks, hip, and thigh. The pain is often a deep ache and can be tingling with sharp “electric” sensations. Walking is painful and you will tend to have a shortened stride. Sitting is uncomfortable and you will tend to squirm and wiggle around trying to ease the discomfort.
Read MoreGluteus Maximus Muscle: Low Back, Hip, Tailbone, Buttock Pain
The gluteus maximus is the large muscle of the buttock. It contributes to low back, hip joint, and tailbone area. The muscles can also cause a burning and tingling sensation.
Read MoreIliocostalis Lumborum Muscle: Low Back and Buttock Pain
The iliocostalis lumborum muscle is found in the back along the spine. It contributes to pain in the low back, hip, buttocks and occasionally the abdomen.
Read MoreGluteus Medius Muscle: Outside of Hip, Buttock, Low Back Pain
The gluteus medius is located in the hip and buttocks. It can contribute to pain in the low back, hip, buttock, and down the outside of the upper leg.
Read MoreSemispinalis Cervicis Muscle: Head and Neck Pain
The semispinalis cervicis is a major contributor to headaches, especially those in which the pain concentrates at the base of the skull extending up the back of the head. It can also contribute to tingling and burning in the back of the head and scalp.
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