Origin
- C6-Th2 spinosus process
Attachment
- Laterally costae 2-5
Innervation
- Th1-Th4 Nn. Intercostalis
Plexa
Function
Unilateral function
- Elevation of costae 2-5
- Contralateral rotation of cervical spine
Artery
Antagonist
Leads involved
Descriptive text
The muscle is located below the upper part of M. trapezius. It is thin and flat.
Exercise
Training tips
Therapist tips
- Sometimes causes pain when forced to breathe
- Raising and lowering the ribs can cause pain.
- Trigger points in the muscle can cause pain locally and into the back-little finger of the arm.
- To reach the muscle, the scapulae first need to be abducted.
Treatment recommendations
- Massage
- Acupressure
- Dry needling
- Ledmanipulation
- Stretch (home stretch and by therapist)
- TENS
- NMES
- Cervical traction
- Heating / Cooling