The Sternocleidomastoid lends itself to some of the most interesting myofascial syndromes and is a prime example of how trigger points can sometimes give rise to the most multifarious misdiagnoses.
The muscle, as its name tells us, consists of two divisions, one external and anterior that inserts at the Sternum and Clavicle, and the other, posterior and internal that attaches to the Clavicle. The common origin of the muscle is in the Mastoid process.
So called Golfer's Elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendineous insertion of the inner elbow that involves the flexors of the forearm.
The Pectoralis Minor is one of those muscles that all too often are ignored during a massage session.
Anatomy
The Pectoralis Minor lies under the Pectoralis Major, but it differs from the latter both in regard to the direction of its fibers and in regard to the insertion points. Therefore, the function of the Pectoralis Minor is different from that of the Pectoralis Major.
The Scalenes are among the most important muscles for the serious Trigger Point practitioner to know. They are not easy to understand and treat, but because of their importance, it is essential to become well acquainted with them.
Anatomy
The Scalene group consists of Anterior Scalene, Middle Scalene and Posterior Scalene. In a small number of individuals, a fourth Scalene is present called Scalenus Minimus.
The Piriformis (Latin for "per-shaped", so named by Spigelius in the 16th century) is one of the lateral rotators of the hip (the others being the Quadratus Femoris, Gemellus Inferior, Gemellus Superior, Obturator Externus, and Obturator Internus).