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This short video shows m. erector spinae (Erecting muscles of the spine) in the context of “Muscle pain in the back.” They consist of three muscular columns that extend along the entire spine - from the pelvis to the skull. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
They consist of three muscular columns that extend along the entire spine - from the pelvis to the skull. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the back” 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 “Muscle pain in the back.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.