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STEP 1: How to Locate the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Trigger Point #OneThe Extensor Carpi Ulnaris is a muscle in the forearm that helps in the extension of the wrist joint, and as the name implies, is present on the ulnar (little finger) side. The ulna is one of the two...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Extensor Hallucis Longus Trigger Point #OneThe Extensor Hallucis Longus, as the name suggests, is a long muscle that helps extend the greater toe. An easy way to locate it is to feel for the shin bone at a point immediately above the ankle....

STEP 1: How to Locate the External Obliques Trigger Point #OneThe Lateral Abdominals are comprised of three muscles: the External Oblique, the Internal Oblique, and the Transversus Abdominus. Together, they cover the front and sides of the abdominal area, from the rib...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Extensor Indicis Trigger Point #OneThe Extensor Indicis, as the name suggests, is an extensor of the index finger. Place a light hand over the back of the forearm slightly below the wrist and wiggle the index finger. You will feel a muscle...

STEP 1: How to Locate the First Dorsal Interosseous Trigger Point #OneThe First Dorsal Interosseus is a muscle present between the thumb and index finger. An easy way to locate it is by bringing the thumb close to the index finger. You will see a small bulge between...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Flexor Carpi Radilais Trigger Point #OneThe Flexor Carpi Radialis, as the name suggests, is a flexor of the wrist located on the radial or thumb side of your forearm. It originates from the Medial Epicondyle, which is a bony protuberance...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Flexo Carpi Ulnaris Trigger Point #OneThe Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, as the name suggests, is a flexor of the wrist located on the ulnar (little finger) side. It originates from the Medial Epicondyle, which is a bony protuberance present towards...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Trigger Point #OneThe Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, as the name suggests, is a superficial flexor muscle of the fingers. Place a light hand over the forearm, slightly towards the radial or the thumb side, and...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Trigger Point #OneThe Flexor Digitorum Profundus is a deep flexor of the digits of the hand. It arises from the ulna, which is a bone on the pinky side of your forearm, and is attached to the bones of the fingers...

STEP 1: How to Locate the Flexor Hallucis Brevis Trigger Point #OneThe Flexor Hallucis Brevis is a flexor of the great toe as the name implies. Hallucis refers to the greater toe, while Brevis implies a short muscle. It is present in the sole, and can be felt by...