| Cervical / neck |
neck pain, stiffness, muscle tension |
trapezius, SCM, scalenes, splenius |
| Shoulder |
symptomatic shoulder osteoarthritis, peri-articular pain/tension, recovery after exertion |
deltoid, trapezius, rotator cuff |
| Shoulder blade / upper back |
scapular tension, contractures, muscle pain |
trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi |
| Elbow |
peri-articular pain, epicondylalgia/epitrochlealgia, sports overexertion |
forearm extensors and flexors |
| Forearm |
muscle fatigue, recovery, tension |
flexors/extensors |
| Wrist / hand |
symptomatic osteoarthritis, stiffness, discomfort after use |
forearm and hand muscles |
| Thoracic spine |
paravertebral muscle tension and contractures |
erector spinae, latissimus dorsi |
| Lower back |
lower back pain with muscular component, tension after exertion |
paravertebrals, multifidus, quadratus lumborum |
| Hip |
symptomatic hip osteoarthritis, peri-articular stiffness/tension |
gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, TFL, adductors |
| Glutes |
contractures, recovery, muscle pain |
gluteus maximus/medius, piriformis |
| Thigh |
muscle soreness, sports recovery, tension |
quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors |
| Knee |
symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, pain and swelling after activity, recovery |
quadriceps, hamstrings, peri-articular area |
| Calf |
muscle soreness, muscle fatigue, recovery |
gastrocnemius, soleus |
| Ankle |
symptomatic osteoarthritis, recovery after sprain once the situation is assessed, post-traumatic swelling |
tibialis, fibulars/peroneals |
| Foot |
mechanical pain, plantar fatigue |
plantar fascia and intrinsic muscles |
