What are Muscular knots and how are they formed?
Muscle knots are areas in the muscle, which have been actively, rather then passively in use. The area of the muscle that has knotted has been tensing even when you may think you are relaxed. This causes an adhesion, a lump, a bump or an un-smooth area in the muscle. This could be due to stress, poor posture, nutritional deficiencies, strain or over-exertion. Surgically removing a portion of muscle knot has led to the discovery of unusual deposits of protein in the tissue. Knots are also known as trigger points. There are active and latent trigger points. Active trigger points cause pain and will refer pain and tenderness to other areas of the body when pressure is applied. Latent trigger points are only painful when compressed. These are the cause of stiff joints and restricted motion. When pressure is professionally applied, sometimes over a course of treatments the knots will start to loosen up disappear. Regular massages and stretching throughout the day helps relieve the pain asso
