Dry Needling the Triceps Brachii
The Triceps Brachii Muscle
The only muscle to be found in the back of the arm, the triceps brachii, a large and thick muscle in fact originates from three heads, hence its name. The three heads are; the long head, medial head and lateral head. Some say it is shaped like a horseshoe. The lateral and long heads cover most of the medial head as shown above.
The triceps brachii is used to stabilise the shoulder and straightens the elbow joint. From a flexed position the long head can adduct and extend the humerus. When throwing objects or pushing a door closed it is the triceps brachii that it being used.
Causes of pain include; repetitive motion injury, repeated arm action including from sports such as tennis and basketball and lifting heavy objects with the palm upward facing.
Referred pain from trigger points in the triceps brachii can be felt in the shoulder, upper and lower arm as seen above.
Here, Paul Townley explains how to dry needle trigger points in the triceps brachii.
Dry Needling the Triceps Brachii - Paul Townley
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The information in this article is intended for educational purposes within the context of continuing education for massage therapists, continuing education for athletic trainers, continuing education for physical therapists, continuing education for chiropractors, and continuing education for rehabilitation professionals. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and reflect current understanding at the time of publication, practitioners must always work within the legal scope of their professional practice and follow all regional regulatory guidelines.
Hands-on techniques and clinical applications described in this material should only be performed by appropriately trained and licensed professionals. Individuals experiencing pain or symptoms should be referred to a qualified healthcare provider for assessment. Niel Asher Education is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage resulting from the use or misuse of the information provided in this content.
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