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What is a muscle knot, why does it happen and what you can do to relieve it

Updated: Jul 8, 2021


Knots are usually a type of spasm that causes a small portion of the muscle to tense up. Muscle knots are sensitive areas which can be quiet painful. the muscle tends to tighten up and contract even if your not using the muscle.


Its most likely to happen during physical activities such as running, cycling or the gym, any type of exercise.

If your an athlete and play a lot of sport!

What also causes knots is direct injury or poor posture and in some cases when your feeling stressed the tension is most likely to fall on your shoulders or lower back.

Knots can appear anywhere in your body.


Thats why massage is very good for you physically and mentally

These tips can help reduce the pain at home.

  • Apply pressure to point

  • use self massage tools

  • use an ice pack or frozen foods which can come out of the freezer.

  • Stretches

  • Just give it time


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