Trigger Point Master Class - How to Treat the Wrist Extensor Muscles

Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D. is a chronic pain specialist who is widely recognized as a leading authorty on the subject of trigger points.

When not treating or teaching, Jonathan is likely hiking in the hills around his home in New Zealand, or practicing Aikido.

In 2014 Jonathan received a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT).

Trigger points in the wrist extensor muscles are incredibly common and typically manifest as a reaction to "repetitive strain".

Trigger points in the wrist extensor muscles are incredibly common and are often related to repetitive strain injuries, primarily associated with gripping (tennis rackets, golf clubs, tools, etc).

In some cases, these trigger points (left untreated) may be the cause of more complex injuries.

An example of this is a situation that we often see with long-distance drivers.

In these cases, the trigger points evolve over time as a result of repetitive use of the hands to squeeze and operate the steering wheel and gears.

The trigger points cause the muscles in the wrist extensors to become shorter and less efficient. Left untreated (as they usually are), this leads to more complex issues as other muscles are engaged to meet the deficiency.

In other situations, these trigger points may develop as a reaction to a more complex injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or a trauma (accident, fall).

In these cases, the trigger points are thought to manifest as part of the body's natural protect and defend mechanism.

The danger in these situations is that these trigger points are often overlooked, whilst the main injury is addressed.

NAT offers a nationally accredited online CE/CPD/CPE course which addresses the clinical assessment and treatment of common Elbow and Wrist injuries and strains.

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