Releasing Teres Minor Trigger Points 👉 The teres minor is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff in the shoulder joint. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the joint and enabling external rotation of the arm. 👉 The teres minor muscle can develop trigger points due to overuse, repetitive movements, poor posture, or direct trauma to the shoulder area. 👉 Treatment for trigger points in the teres minor may involve manual therapies such as trigger point release, massage, and stretc

Teres Minor Muscle A key member of the rotator cuff, teres minor plays an essential role in shoulder stability and controlled movement. Origin: Upper 2/3 of the lateral border of the scapula Insertion: Inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus Nerve supply: Axillary nerve (C5–C6) Function: • External (lateral) rotation of the arm • Assists adduction • Stabilizes the humeral head in the glenoid cavity Clinical insight: Weakness in external rotation with an intact deltoid may suggest t