| Body Region: | Biceps / Triceps |
| Conditions Associated with TPs: | Muscle weakness, upper arm pain, wrist and hand pain and weakness |
| General Symptoms: | Pain or discomfort upon activity with the muscle region |
| Common Causal Activities: | Overuse or Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) or following trauma |
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| Self Care: | Pressing with the thumb or fingers, fingertip pinching or flat finger squeezing works well in this region. Using a hook tool for the triceps behind the upper arm is good. However, hooking the fingers as a tool can be just as effective. Make sure you check for TPs in the shoulder under and behind the armpit and in the Pectoralis muscles. See Detailed Instructions. |
| Therapist Care: | Same as self care. |
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