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This short video shows M. Pronator Teres (Pronator Teres) in the context of “Golf elbow.” A small muscle that helps flex the wrist and tighten the palmar fascia. Although it is not affected in all cases, its overuse can contribute to pain and tightness in the forearm. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
A small muscle that helps flex the wrist and tighten the palmar fascia. Although it is not affected in all cases, its overuse can contribute to pain and tightness in the forearm. The clip places this within “Golf elbow” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Golf elbow.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.