muscle knots
Painful tissue clumps
Muscle knots are tight, painful areas in muscle tissue that feel like small lumps or nodules under the skin.
Technically called myofascial trigger points, they form when muscle fibers contract and won't release, often from overuse, poor posture, or stress.
I need a massage to work out these muscle knots in my shoulders.
The knots can cause localized pain or refer pain to other areas.
- tensionStretched or strained state
- trigger pointsHypersensitive muscle tissue areas
- pressure pointBody site affecting nerves
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- sore spotsSensitive areas, physical/emotional
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