This short video shows m. triceps brachii in the context of “Muscle pain in the shoulder.” Triceps muscle located on the back of the arm. It starts from the humerus and scapula and attaches to the ulna on the forearm. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Triceps muscle located on the back of the arm. It starts from the humerus and scapula and attaches to the ulna on the forearm. 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.