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Lower Traps
Trigger Point Therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Origin | EOP, T-4 - T-12, Ligamentum Nuchae |
| Insertion | Spine of Scapula |
| Action | Depress Scapula |
| Synergist | Serratus Anterior |
| Antagonist | Levator Scapula |
| Location of TrPt 3 | Medial to inferior angle |
| Referral of TrPt 3 | Pain to the Occipitals, AC joint and the Mastoid Process |
| Location of TrPt 4 | Inferior to spine of Scapula on the medial border |
| Referral of TrPt 4 | Medial border of Scapula |
| Activation | Through trauma, whiplash, prolonged reaching while sitting and or reaching forward repeatldy |
| Exam | PRONE, SITTING, or through compression |
| Corrictive Actions | Sit close to work space with legs and chair in, tennis ball |