09/10/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            โ๏ธ Grab a coffee it's worth a read ๐ฏ
๐ฟ Letโs talk about โknotsโ โ what they really are and why they happen ๐ชขโจ
Weโve all had those tight, sore spots in our neck, shoulders or back that feel like little โballsโ under the skin. People call them muscle knots, but theyโre not actually your muscles tied in a knot.
Theyโre what therapists call trigger points โ small areas in your muscle or fascia (the soft tissue around your muscles) that get tight, irritated and sore. When pressed, they can even send pain to other parts of your body โ thatโs why a sore spot in your shoulder can give you a headache or pain down your arm.
๐ง  Why knots form:
Repetitive movements or overuse โ like working out, lifting, typing or long hours on your feet.
Sitting too long or staying in one position โ poor circulation and stiffness set in.
Bad posture โ slouching or uneven body position puts constant stress on certain muscles.
Stress and tension โ when life gets stressful, our bodies tighten up (especially the shoulders and neck!).
Dehydration โ muscles donโt work well without enough water.
Old injuries โ surrounding muscles can stay tight long after the injury itself has healed.
๐ฅ Why they hurt:
A โknotโ is basically a section of muscle thatโs stuck in a mini spasm. It:
restricts blood flow
traps waste products like lactic acid
irritates nerves
This creates a vicious cycle of tension and pain โ and if left alone, it can get worse over time.
๐ Common places knots appear:
Neck and shoulders (especially the trapezius area)
Upper and lower back
Glutes (bum muscles)
Calves and hamstrings
๐ How to help and prevent knots:
Massage โ boosts circulation, releases tight areas and encourages muscles to relax.
Stretching & movement โ keeps everything flexible and balanced.
Hydration โ water is your musclesโ best friend!
Heat therapy โ helps soften and relax the tissues.
Good posture & regular breaks โ donโt let stiffness build up.
Stress management โ your emotional tension shows up in your muscles too.
โจ Remember:
Muscle knots are common and very treatable โ but if theyโre ignored, they can cause persistent pain, tension and even limit movement.
A professional massage can make a big difference, especially when combined with good daily habits.
If youโre carrying stubborn knots or that โheavyโ tight feeling, why not book in for a treatment? ๐โโ๏ธ
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๐งก Your body deserves to feel good, not tight and tense.