Posts Tagged ‘elbow’
Extensor Digitorum Muscle: Arm, Elbow, Hand, Finger Pain
The extensor digitorum is located in the back of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the back of the hand and middle finger which sometimes radiates up into the back of the wrist and the back of the forearm. Pain is occasionally felt in the front of the wrist, just below the palm.
Read MoreFlexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle: Wrist, Hand and Elbow Pain
The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is located on the inside (pinky side) of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the wrist, palm of the hand, and the ring and little fingers. Pain is sometimes felt in the elbow.
Read MoreExtensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Muscle: Pain In The Back Of The Forearm and Hand
The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle is located in the back of the forearm on the side of the thumb. It contributes to a burning pain in the back of the hand that sometimes extends up to the forearm. Twisting the wrist can cause excruciating pain. It also can cause a weakened unreliable grip.
Read MoreExtensor Carpi Radialis Longus Muscle: Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Finger Pain
The extensor carpi radialis longus contributes to pain in the elbow, forearm, back of the hand and first finger. It contributes to tennis elbow and can cause a weak unreliable grip.
Read MoreAnconeus Muscle: Elbow Pain
The anconeus muscle is located in the forearm contributes to pain in the elbow. Pain is most pronounced when straightening the elbow. It is a prime contributor to tennis elbow and affects golfer’s non-dominant elbow.
Read MoreBrachioradialis Muscle: Elbow, Forearm, Thumb Pain
The brachioradialis is located on the outside of the arm and is a contributor to tennis elbow. It can cause pain on the outside of the elbow, forearm and often descends down into the wrist and thumb. It can contribute to numbness around the thumb as well as a weakened grip.
Read MoreSupinator Muscle: Elbow and Thumb Pain
The supinator muscle is located on the thumb side of the elbow. It can contribute to pain in the elbow, forearm, and back of the hand at the base of the thumb. It can also contribute to numbness and tingling in the thumb side of the hand.
Read MoreTriceps Brachii Muscle: Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Hand Pain
The triceps brachii muscle is found in the back of the upper arm. It can contribute to dull aching pain in the shoulder upper arm, elbow, forearm which occasionally extends into the fingers. The elbow can be hypersensitive and difficult to bend and straighten.
Read MoreCoracobrachialis Muscle: Arm, Shoulder and Hand Pain
The coracobrachialis muscle connects the shoulder to the upper arm. It can contribute to pain in the shoulder, back of the arm, and occasionally the middle finger. Pain is often felt when attempting to put your hand behind your back and or raising your arm over your head.
Read MoreBiceps Brachii Muscle: Shoulder, Elbow Pain
The biceps brachii muscle is found in the front of the upper arm. It contributes to pain in the shoulder, upper arm and elbow. Straightening the arm when the palm is facing up can be painful and difficult.
Read MorePectoralis Minor Muscle: Shoulder, Upper Back, Chest, Arm, Finger Pain
The pectoralis minor muscle contributes to pain in the chest, shoulder, arm, hand and fingers. Chest pain can be tenderness or sharp, burning stabbing pain. The pec minor can also contribute to pain in the upper back between the shoulder blades.
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 MoreRotator Cuff Supraspinatus Muscle: Shoulder, Arm, Pain, Frozen Shoulder
The supraspinatus muscle is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. It contributes to pain in the shoulder, outside of the arm and elbow. Pain is a deep aching that often persists during rest.
Read MoreSerratus Posterior Superior Muscle: Breathing Difficulty
The serratus posterior superior muscle is a muscle found in the upper back. It contributes to pain in shoulder, shoulder blade region, arm, hand and little finger. It can also contribute to pain in the upper chest.
Read MoreBrachialis Muscle: Arm, Elbow, Thumb 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.
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