Video
This short video shows m. deltoideus (deltoid muscle) in the context of “Muscle pain in the shoulder.” A large muscle that covers the shoulder joint. It starts from clavicle and scapula and attaches to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
A large muscle that covers the shoulder joint. It starts from clavicle and scapula and attaches to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the shoulder” 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 shoulder.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.