This short video shows m. rhomboideus major et minor in the context of “Muscle pain in the shoulder.” Muscles start from the spine and attach to the inner edge of the scapula. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Muscles start from the spine and attach to the inner edge of the scapula. 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.
How does this relate to symptoms?
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.
How should you use this information?
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.