Myo-Fascial pain in the shoulder girdle is highly prevalent with many clients presenting with pain of trigger point origin or the characteristic sequelae of these lesions such as headache, thoracic outlet syndrome and tennis elbow.

In order to effectively and efficiently address shoulder girdle pain and dysfunction, manual therapists must be capable of prompt identification of the primary cause of the individual’s complaint and not waste time treating muscles that have reacted to the primary lesion. In other words, treat the cause, not the symptoms. A significant challenge in the shoulder girdle region!

This seminar, filmed in October 2005 presents a framework for identifying whether myo-fascial pain is the primary or secondary diagnosis and will discuss and demonstrate the relationships between various shoulder girdle muscles and also between the muscles, joints and the nervous system. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the therapist’s development of a rationale for specific and effective treatment of myo-fascial pain in the shoulder girdle.