Rectus CapitisPosterior Minos
Rectus CapitisPosterior Major
Obliquus CapitisSuperior
Obliquus CapitisInferior
Longussimus Capitis
Spleneus Cervicis
Scapulae Elevator
Scalenus Medius
Scalenus Posterior
Semispinalis Capitis
Spleneus Capitis
Sternocleidomastoid
Scapulate Elevator
Splenius Cervicis
Serratus Posterior Superior
Rhomboideus Major
RhomboideusMinos
Longissimus CervicisIliocostalisCervicis
Longissimus Thoracis
Semispinalis Capitis
Semispinalis Cervicis
Scapulate Elevator
Spleneus Capitis
Spleneus Cervicis
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Spinalis Thoracis
Longissimus Thoracis
Iliocostalis Lumborum
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Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & ExercisesTrapezius
Back of Head PainBack of Neck PainCheek Pain (like Sinusitis)Mid-Thoracic Back PainProblems Holding Arms Up Temporal HeadacheTemporomandibular Pain (TMJ)Back of Shoulder PainPain with rotation to opposite side
1 Scapular elevation and upward rotation2 Scapular retraction 3 Scapular depression and upward rotation
Lower TrapeziousUpper Trapezious Middle Trapezious
LayerSkin
Superior
Medium
Inferior
PalpationPossible
Bone
Cranial nerve XI - C3,C4 25x25
Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
X
XX
Action: Possible Symptoms:
Lateral headache Mandible Elevator Lower Jaw Raising
Neck Front Group
LayerSkin
Bone
Testing & Exercises
ScalenusMedius
ScalenusPosterior
Sternoclaido-mastoid
LongissimusColli
ScalenusAnterior
PalpationPossible
Trigeminal Nerve (CN III)25x25
Deep Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
XXX X
Neck Back Group Capitis Group Splenious Group
Testing & Exercises
LayerSkin
Bone
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
Obliquus CapitusSuperior
Rectus CapitisPosterior Major
Obliquus Capitus Inferior
Longissimus Capitis
SpleniusCapitis
Semispinalis Capitis
SplenuisCervicis
IliocostalisCervicis
SemispinalisCervicis
LongissimusCervicis
Action: Possible Symptoms:
Capitis: Headaches or MigrainesCervitis:Vision problemsHeadaches or MigrainesBack of Head PainEyebrow PainTemporal HeadacheUpper Thoracic Back Pain
Capitis: Extends the head Cervitis: Extends the cervical vertebrae
PalpationPossible
Dorsal primary rami of upper cervical spinal nerves (From C1 to T6)
X
25x25Deep Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
X
X X
X
X
XX X
Elevator Scapula Action: Possible Symptoms:
Back of Shoulder PainProblems Holding Arms Up (as whenfolding sheets)Stiff NeckUpper Thoracic Back PainBack of Neck PainMid-Thoracic Back PainPain to the same side rotation
Testing & Exercises
Elevates superior border of scapula• rotates scapula laterally thereby tilting theglenoid cavity downward Layer
Skin
Bone
X
PalpationPossible
C3, C4 nerves and the dorsal scapular nerve (C5)25x25
Deep Needling / Straight In
X
Supraspinatus Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Initiates abduction of the armRotates the humerus Externally
Front of Shoulder PainLateral Epicondylar PainProblems Holding Arms Up (as whenfolding sheets)Back of Arm PainBack of Shoulder PainFront of Arm PainRadial Forearm PainUpper Thoracic Back Pain
LayerSkin
Bone
PalpationNo possible
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
X
50x25Deep to the bone Needling / Straight In
Association
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Infraspinatus Action: Possible Symptoms:
Front of Shoulder PainMid-Thoracic Back PainPainful Weak GripProblems Holding Arms Up (as when folding sheets)Back of Neck PainFront of Arm PainRadial Forearm PainThumb & Radial Hand Painlittel and ring finger numbness
Testing & Exercises
Horizontal abductionRotates the humerus Externally
LayerSkin
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
Subscapularis Action: Possible Symptoms:
Shoulder PainArm Pain
Testing & Esercises
LayerSkin
Bone
Rotates the head of the humerus medially (internal rotation) and adducts it; when the arm is raised,it draws the humerus forward and downward.
Upper subscapular nerve, lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)
PalpationPossibleTeres Major Action: Possible Symptoms:
Back of Arm PainBack of Shoulder PainDorsal Forearm Pain
Testing & Exercises
LayerSkin
Bone
Lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)
Shoulder extensionShoulder AdductionShoulder Internal rotation
Bone
50x25
Deep to the bone Needling / Straight In
25x25Deep to the bone Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
X
X
X
X
PalpationPossible
PalpationPossible
Teres Minor Action: Possible Symptoms:
Back of Arm PainBack of Shoulder Pain
Testing & Exercises
Rotates humerus Externallyweakly adducts humerus.
LayerSkin
Axillary nerve (C5)
Bone
X
Deep to the bone Needling / Straight In50x25
PalpationPossible
Rhomboid Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Adducts the scapula by pullingit medially toward the vertebral column• rotates the scapula by depressing thelateral angle• helps fix scapula to thoracic wall
Mid-Thoracic Back PainUpper Thoracic Back Pain
Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
LayerSkin
Bone
Major and Minor
Superior
InferiorX
X
25x25Deep Needling / MF Perpendicular
PalpationPossible
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No needles only massage and exercises
Deltoid Action: Possible Symptoms:
Back of Shoulder PainFront of Shoulder PainBack of Arm PainFront of Arm Pain
Testing & Exercises
Anterior:FlexionabductionMedial rotation,Horizontal adductionMiddle: Shoulder abductionPosterior: ExtensionHyper-extensionShoulder abductionExternal rotationHorizontal abduction
LayerSkin
Bone
Anterior / Middle / PosteriorAnterior Middle Posterior
Pectoralis Action: Possible Symptoms:
Thoracic Back PainShoulder pain
Testing & Exercises
Shoulder adductionInternal rotationHorizontal adduction
LayerSkin
Bone
Major
Minor
Minor Major
PalpationPossible
PalpationPossible
Erector Spinae Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Elevates the second to fifth ribs
Medial Epicondylar PainMid-Thoracic Back PainBack of Arm PainBack of Shoulder PainDorsal Wrist & Hand PainOlecranon PainUlnar Forearm Pain
LayerSkin
Bone
Spinalis / Longuissimus / Iliocostalis
Spinalis Thoracis
Longissimus Thoracis
IliocostalisThoracis
Iliocostalis Lumborum
PalpationPossible
Axillary nerve (C5, C6)
Pectoral nerve (C5, C6, C7, C8, T1)
Ventral primary rami of T1 to T4 spinal nerves
X
X
X
X
X
X
XX X
25x25Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
25x25Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & ExercisesSerratus Anterior
Superior: Medial Epicondylar PainMid-Thoracic Back PainBack of Arm PainBack of Shoulder PainDorsal Wrist & Hand PainOlecranon PainUlnar Forearm PainInferior: Thoracic Back Pain
Superior: Elevates the second to fifth ribs Inferior: Draws the lower four ribs downand backward
LayerSkin
Bone
Superior
Inferior
Serratus Posterior(Superior / Inferior)
PalpationPossible
Superior: T1 to T4. Inferior: thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)
X
X
Deep Needling / M.F. Perpendicular50x25
Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & ExercisesLatissimus Dorsai
Back of Arm Pain Back of Shoulder Pain Dorsal Finger Pain Dorsal Wrist & Hand Pain Front of Shoulder Pain Side of Chest Pain Thoracic Back Pain Ulnar Forearm Pain Volar Finger Pain Volar Wrist & Palmar Pain
Shoulder extension, adduction, medial rotation, hyperextension
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Brachial plexus (C6, C7, C8)
X
Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular50x25
25x25 Deep Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
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Supraspinatus
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Teres Major
Deltoid
Supraspinatus
Deep
Teres Major
Triceps BrachiiLong Head
Triceps BrachiiLateral Head
Latissimus Dorsi
Superficial
DeepSuperficial
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Teres Major
Deltoid
Serratusanterior
RhomboidMinor
Levator Scapulae
Triceps
RhomboidMajor
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Diaphragm Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms: Pomps the breathing up and downShortness of breath.
Tightness in the chest.Hiccups.Pain in the chest, abdomen, or back.Indigestion.Nausea.Vomiting.Difficulty swallowing.
From T1 to T11 spinal nerves
LayerSkin
Bone
PalpationPossible
ObliquesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Testing & Exercises
Flex and rotates the vertebral column and compress the abdomen duringforced expiration
LayerSkin
Abd. Internal Abd. ExternalCostal painBreathing difficults
PalpationPossible
Bone
Bone
XX
Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular50x25
Iliopsoas Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Anterior Thigh PainAppendicitis-like PainsGroin PainIliosacral PainLumbar PainThoracic Back Pain
Branches from upper four lumbar nerves
LayerSkin
Powerful flexor of thigh at hipWhen femurs are fixed, they flex thetrunk, as in sitting up from a supineposition Psoas
Mayor
Iliacus
PalpationNo possible
Bone
X
From the back
Deep Needling / Straight In75x25
Quadratus Lumborum Action: Possible Symptoms:
Low Back PainBloating/Nausea/Abdominal crampsButtock PainIliosacral PainLateral Thigh & Hip PainAbdominal PainAnterior Thigh PainLower Abdominal Pain
Testing & Exercises
Flexes vertebral column to the same sideFixes 12th rib in breathingBoth muscles together extend lumbarvertebrae
LayerSkin
PalpationNo possible
Bone
XX
From the backor lateral
Branches from T12, L1, L2, L3 (L4) nerves Deep Needling / Straight In75x25
Rectus Abdominus Action: Possible Symptoms:
Appendicitis-like Pain• Abdominal cramps• Buttock Pain• Colic• Dysmenorrhea• Low Back Pain• Mid-Thoracic Back Pain• Nausea & Vomiting• Frequent Urination, Urine Retention, "Kidney" Pain• Iliosacral Pain
Testing & Exercises
Flexes vertebral column
Lower seven thoracic nerves (T6–T12)
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Bone
X
X
25x25 Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
No needles only massage and exercises
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Gluteus Maximus Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & Exercises
Hip ExtensionHyperextensionExternal Rotation
LayerSkin
Buttocks PainIliosacral PainImpotence Due to Nerve EntrapmentsLateral Thigh & Hip PainSciatica
PalpationPossible
Bone
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1 and S2)
Piriformis Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
External Rotation Appendicitis-like PainsButtock PainImpotence due to Nerve EntrapmentsLateral Thigh & Hip PainPainful IntercourseSciaticaStress IncontinenceAnal/Genital/Perineal painPelvic PainPosterior Thigh Pain
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
S1, S2 segments50x25
Deep to the bone Needling / Straight In
X
X X
Tensor Fascia Lata Action: Possible Symptoms:
Lateral Thigh & Hip PainNumbness/Tingling on the Outer Thigh(Meralgia Paresthetica)
Testing & Exercises
Combined hip flexion and abduction
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Bone
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5)
X
50x25Deep to the bone Needling / MF Perpendicular
Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & EsercisesGluteus Minimus
Difficulties walkingDifficulties abdunting legLateral Thigh & Hip painLateral Leg Pain
Hip Abduction Internal Rotation
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
X
X
50x25Deep to the bone Needling / MF Perpendicular
Gluteus Medius Action: Possible Symptoms:
Buttocks PainLateral Thigh & Hip painPosterior Leg (Calf) PainPosterior Thigh PainSciatica Lateral Leg Pain
Testing & Exercises
Hip Abduction Internal Rotation
Side Steps
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
X
X
50x25Deep to the bone Needling / MF Perpendicular
50x25Deep to the bone Needling / MF Perpendicular
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Cuadrices GroupAction: Possible Symptoms:
Anterior Knee PainPain or difficulty to Ascend StairAnterior Thigh PainAnteromedial Knee PainLateral Thigh & Hip Pain
Testing & Exercises
Hip flexionKnee extension
LayerSkin
Rectos Femoralis 3 Vastus
VastusIntermedius
VastusLateralis
VastusMidialis
PalpationPossible
Bone
Sciatica GroupAction: Possible Symptoms:
Testing & Exercises
External Rotation
LayerSkin
Piriformis
GemellusSuperios
GemellusInferior
Obturator Externus
Obturator Internus
Cuadratus Femoris
Appendicitis-like PainsButtock PainLateral Thigh & Hip PainPainful IntercourseSciaticaStress IncontinenceAnal/Genital/Perineal painPelvic PainPosterior Thigh Pain
Piriformis + 5 Inner muscles
PalpationPossible
Bone
Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
Obturator nerve (L2, L3)
X
X XX
X XX
XX
100x25Deep to the bone Needling / Straight In
Hamstring Group Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Extend hip and flex knee Buttock PainPosterior Thigh PainPosterior Knee PainPosterior Leg (Calf) Pain
LayerSkin
Semi-tendinoso Semi-
membranoso
Bices Femoralis
PalpationPossible
Bone
Sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
X X X
50x25
Deep to the bone Needling / MF Perpendicular
Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & ExercisesSartorious
Anterior Thigh PainNumbness/Tingling on the Outer Thigh(Meralgia Paresthetica)Pain or difficulty to Ascend StairUpper/Lower Leg CrampsAnteromedial Knee PainMedial Thigh Pain
LayerSkin
Combination of hip flexion, abduction,External rotation and knee flexion
PalpationPossible
Bone
Bone
Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
X
Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular25x25
Adductor Group Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Hip Abduction External Rotation Flexion and Extension of the hip Balancing the pelvis
• Anterior Thigh Pain• Menstrual Problems• Pelvic Pain• Painful Intercourse• Pelvic Pain• Stress Incontinence• Anal/Genital/Perineal pain• Medial Thigh Pain
LayerSkin
AdductorBrevis
3 Adductors / Pectinius / Graciles
AdductorMagnus
AdductorLongus
Pectinius
Gracilis
PalpationPossible
PalpationNo possible
MagnusLongus
PectiniusGracilis
BrevisBone
Obturator and sciatic nerve (L3, L4)
X XX
X
Deep Needling / Straight In75x25
50x25Superficial Neddling / MF Perpendicular
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Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Knee flexionAnkle plantar flexion
Plantar Mid-foot PainPosterior Knee PainRestless Leg SyndromePosterior Knee PainPosterior Leg (Calf) Pain
Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
LayerSkin
Hell RaisePlantar Flexion
Gastrocnemius Soleus
PalpationPossible
Gastrocnemius
PalpationNo possible
Soleus
GS
Bone50x25
Superficial & Deep Needling / MF Perpendicular
Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Ankle inversionAssists in plantar flexion Supports the medialarch of the foot
First Steps in the Morning Feel as if Walking on NailsPlantar Lesser Toe PainPosterior Ankle PainTight Achilles TendonsHeel PainPlantar Great Toe PainPlantar Mid-foot PainPosterior Leg (Calf) Pain
Tibial nerve (L5, S1)
Extensor Longus Digitorum Hallucis
LayerSkin
Gracilis
Gracilis
Extension Digitorum Extension Hallucis
PalpationNo possible
Digitorum
Hallucis
PalpationPossible
D
HBone
Bone
50x25 Deep Needling / Straight In
XX
Action: Possible Symptoms: Peroneus
Longus BrevisExtends first toeAssists in ankle inversion anddorsiflexion
Deep Fibulal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
LayerSkin
Metatarsal PainPosterior Ankle PainDorsal Great Toe Pain
1- Dorsi�exion 2 - Eversion
PalpationNo possible
PalpationPossible
Longus
BrevisBone
L
B
Bone
Testing & Exercises
50x25Superficial & Deep Needling / MF Perpendicular
X
X
Gracilis Action: Possible Symptoms:
Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
LayerSkin
Gracilis
AdductorBrevis
AdductorMagnus
Action: Possible Symptoms:
Medial Thigh PainAnteromedial Knee PainçGroin pain
Testing & Esercises
Hip Adduction / FlexionFlexion and Internal Rotation of the Knee
PalpationPossible
Bone
25x25 Superficial Needling / M.F. Perpendicular
X
XX X
Action: Possible Symptoms:
Anterior Ankle PainDorsal Great Toe PainShin Splint-Type PainAnterior Leg PainDorsal Forefoot Pain
Testing & Exercises
Deep Peroneal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
LayerSkin
Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot
1- Dorsi�exion 2 - Inversion
TibialisAnterior Posterios
A
PBone
Bone
50x25Superficial & Deep Needling / MF Perpendicular
XX
PalpationPossible
Anterior
Posterior
PalpationNo possible
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Flexor LongusDigitorum Hallucis
Action: Possible Symptoms:
Calf CrampsPoor Toes MobilityToes Pain Plantar Pain
Testing & Exercises
Flexion of the feet and toes
Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
LayerSkin
GastroneminusFlexor Digitorum Flexor Hallucis
PalpationNo possible
Digitorum
Hallucis
PalpationPossible
D
HBone
Bone
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Maximus
SemitendinosusVastus Lateralis
Biceps Femoralis Adductor Magnus
Gluteus Minimus
Piriformis
Gemellus Superior
Obturator InternusGemellus Inferior
Quadratus Femoris
Psoas Major
Iliopsoas
Psoas
Iliacus
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Longus
Adductor Magnus
Gracilis
Pectineus
Sartorius
Serratus Anterior
ObliqueExternal
ObliqueInternal
TransversusAbdominalis
PectoralisMajor
Linea Alba
Rectus Abdominalis
Tendinosus Intersection
Fascia of ExternalOblique
Inguinal Ligament
XX
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Piriformis
Gluteus Maximus
Tensor Fascia Lata
Sacrotuberous Ligament
Iliotibialis Tract
Biceps Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Gracilis
Sartorius
Semi-tendinosus
Semi-membranosus
Gastrocnemius
Gluteus Medius
Sciatic Nerve
Gluteus Maximus
Quadratus Femoris
Biceps Femoris
Biceps Femoris
Gracilis
Sartorius
Semi-tendinosus
Semi-membranosus
Tendon of Semi-membranosus
IschialTuberosity
Tendon of Semitendinosis
GluteallTuberosity
Biceps Femoris
Fascia of Popliteus
Ligament
GluteusMaximus
Vastus Lateralis
Biceps Femoris
Tensor Fascia Lata
Rectus Femoris
IliotibialTract
LigamentAttachment
LigamentAttachment
LigamentAttachment
Gluteus Maximus
Tensor Fascia Lata
Gluteus Maximus
IliotibialisTract
Fascia
Tubercleof Tibia
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Coracobrachialis Action: Possible Symptoms:
Front of Shoulder PainBack of Arm Pain
Testing & Exercises
Stabilizes the shoulder jointFlexes and adducts the Shoulder
LayerSkin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Brachioradialis Testing & ExercisesAction: Possible Symptoms:
Elbow flexion Elbow PainLateral Epicondylar PainPainful Weak GripThumb & Radial Hand PainRadial Forearm PainLayer
Skin
PalpationPossible
Bone
Biceps Brachii Action: Possible Symptoms:
Front of Arm Pain• Lateral Epicondylar Pain• Medial Epicondylar Pain• Olecranon Pain• Back of Arm Pain• Back of Shoulder Pain• Dorsal Forearm Pain• Upper Thoracic Back Pain• Volar Finger Pain
All three heads extend the forearm at the elbow jointthe long head also extends the humerus at theshoulder joint Layer
Skin
Testing & Exercises PalpationPossible
Bone
Musculocutaneous nerve (C6, C7)
Radial nerve (C5, C6)
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
X
X X
X
Triceps Brachii Action: Possible Symptoms:
Front of Arm PainLateral Epicondylar PainMedial Epicondylar PainOlecranon PainBack of Arm PainBack of Shoulder PainDorsal Forearm PainUpper Thoracic Back PainVolar Finger Pain
Testing & Exercises
Extend the forearm at the elbow jointThe long head also extends the humerus at the shoulder joint
LayerSkin
Bone
PalpationPossible
Radial nerve (C7, C8)50x25
Deep Needling / Straight In
XX
25x25
Deep Needling / Straight In
Deep Needling / Straight In
Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & ExercisesBrachialis
Thumb & Radial Hand PainThumb Pain and Tingling Numbness(Dysesthesia) Antecubital PainFront of Arm PainLayer
Skin
Powerful flexor of the forearm
PalpationPossible
Bone
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
X
25x25
50x25 Deep Needling / Straight In
50x25 Deep Needling / Straight In
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Supinator Action: Possible Symptoms:
LayerSkin
Bone
Testing & Exercises
Supinator
BicepsBrachiaii
All three heads extend the forearm at the elbow jointthe long head also extends the humerus at theshoulder joint
Front of Arm Pain• Lateral Epicondylar Pain• Medial Epicondylar Pain• Olecranon Pain• Back of Arm Pain• Back of Shoulder Pain• Dorsal Forearm Pain• Upper Thoracic Back Pain• Volar Finger Pain
PalpationPossible
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6) Deep Needling / Straight In
25x25X
Volar Finger PainVolar Wrist PainPalmar Pain
Pronator Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & Exercises
LayerSkin
Bone
Teres Quadratus
Pronator Teres
Pronator Quadratus
PalpationPossible
PalpationNo possible
Teres
Quadratus
Pronates and flexes the forearm
Nerve (C6, C7, C8) Deep Needling / Straight In
25x25
X
X
Volar WristPalmar Pain
Radialis: Flexes the hand at the wrist jointAbducts the hand (radially deviates the hand)Ulnaris: Flexes the hand at the wrist jointAdducts the hand (ulnar deviation)
Flexor Carpi Action: Possible Symptoms:
Testing & Exercises
LayerSkin
Radialis Ulnaris
Flexor Carpi
Ulnaris
Flexor Carpi
Radialis
PalpationPossible
Bone
Nerve (C6, C7, C8) Deep Needling / Straight In
25x25
X X
Extensor Carpi Testing & ExercisesAction: P. Symptoms:
Longus: Extends the handAbducts the hand at the wrist (radial deviation)Brevis: Extends the handAbducts the hand at the wrist (radial deviation)
Elbow PainLateral Epicondylar PainDorsal Forearm PainDorsal Wrist & Hand PainThumb & Radial Hand Pain
Ulnaris / Radialis Longus & Brevis
LayerSkin
Extensor Carpi
UlnarisExtensor
CarpiRadialisBrevis
Extensor Carpi
RadialisLongus
PalpationPossible
Bone
Radial nerve (C6, C7)25x25
Deep Needling / Straight In
XX
Action: P. Symptoms: Testing & Exercises
Dorsal Finger PainLateral Epicondylar PainPainful Weak GripDorsal Wrist & Hand Pain
Extends the fingers and the hand
Extensor Digitorum
LayerSkin
Superficialis Profundus
ExtensorDiditorum
Super�cialisExtensor
DiditorumProfundus
Bone
PalpationPossible
Super�cialis
Profundus
PalpationNo possible
Radial Posterior nerve (C7, C8)
X X
50x25 Superficial & Deep Needling / Straight In
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Muscles / Symptoms / Action / Testing - Exercises / Needling
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Extension DigitorumAction: P. Symptoms:
Testing & Exercises
Median nerve (C6, C7)
LayerSkin
Digitorum / Digiti Minimi / Indicis
PalpationPossible
Dorsal Finger PainLateral Epicondylar PainPainful Weak GripDorsal Wrist & Hand Pain
Extends the fingers and the hand
Bone
25x25 Superficial & Deep Needling / Straight In
X
X
Flexor Pollicis Action: Possible Symptoms:
Triceps problemsElbow problems
Testing & Exercises
Flexes the interphalangeal joint and metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.
Nerve (C8, T1)
LayerSkin
Brevis Longus
Flexor PollicisBrevis
Flexor PollicisLongus
PalpationPossible
Bone
25x25
Superficial Needling / Straight In
X
X
Action: Possible Symptoms: Testing & ExercisesExtensor Pollicis
Brevis / Longus
LayerSkin
ExtensorPollicisBrevis
ExtensorPollicisLongus
PalpationPossible
Median nerve (C7, C8)
Extends all joints of the thumb: carpometacarpal, metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal.
Finger PainWrist PainThumb Pain.Palmar Pain
Bone
Superficial Needling / Straight In25x25
XX
Abduct PollicisAction: Possible Symptoms:
Finger PainWrist PainThumb PainPalmar Pain
Testing & Exercises
Abducts the thumb.
LayerSkin
Longus Brevis
Abduct PollicisLongus
Abduct PollicisBrevis
PalpationPossible
Bone
Median nerve (C7, C8) Superficial Needling / Straight In25x25
X
X
Created by David Luján, Natural Acupuncture Founder - www.natural-acupuncture.com. Pictures taken from: Muscle Testing by Helen Hislop & Jacqueline Montgomery - Hosted by Ali Almarzouq
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Muscles / Symptoms / Action / Testing - Exercises / Needling
Natural AcupunctureMyofascial System for Symtomatic Treatment
Triceps
Teres Major
Serratusanterior
Subscapularis
Latissimus Dorsi
Deltoid
Coracobrachialis
Biceps
Pectoralis Major
Created by David Luján, Natural Acupuncture Founder - www.natural-acupuncture.com. Pictures taken from: Muscle Testing by Helen Hislop & Jacqueline Montgomery - Hosted by Ali Almarzouq
On a daily basis we work with 5 different lines of treatments:
1 - Symptomatic treatment (just one of them is registered in this chart. We called it Myofascial System for Symtomatic Treatment). However, there are at least 5 to 10 different well known systematic systems with great result too)
2 - Origen Treatment (to affect the organs for diaper changes. When we are not in yourself the organs break into pathogenic relationships, then the symptoms become a message for us to change our vital life angle)
3 - Pericardium Treatment (to affect the actual mood and behaviour -stress, migraine, maniac depression, etc.)
4 - Extraordinary Meridiams (Dai Mai for balancing)
5 - Trauma Removal Treatment (when a personal trauma is holding the symptoms)
For best results:
Testing: 1 - Search for pain or weakness 2- Complete proper testing with all the muscles involved. 3 - Better from down up
Needling: 1- Insert the needles at the muscle motor center area.2 - Always search for symmetry 3 - Stimulate the needles with great harmony (to the respect of the patient's pain) 4 - Minimum needles as possible (not more that 3 to 6 at a time) 5 - Always treat a group of muscles and not separate unions.6 - For inflammation electro and for weakness only manual stimulation
Please be aware that using this direct treatment on the muscles address only the symptoms. Sometimes just by relieving the patient's symptoms a deep change might occur in their lives (hevabiour, attitude, decision taking), because in every information or weakness there are a lot of stagnated information. However, on some other occasions this system will not be sufficient. Then we will have to work with the organs to rule the symptoms from deep inside.
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Muscles / Symptoms / Action / Testing - Exercises / Needling
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