Video
This short video shows m. supraspinatus in the context of “Muscle pain in the shoulder.” The muscle starts from the upper part of the scapula and attaches to the greater eminence of the humerus. It is part of the rotator cuff. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The muscle starts from the upper part of the scapula and attaches to the greater eminence of the humerus. It is part of the rotator cuff. 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.