Muscle knots, also called myofascial trigger points, are hard bump-like areas in the muscle that can be painful with or without pressure applied to it. Can cause the muscle to twitch and/or prodce less strength. It is your body's way of telling you something is wrong.
There are multiple ways of getting a muscle knot, some of which include:
- Over repetition
- Lifting something that is too heavy
- Improper posture
- Trauma over the muscles
The trauma to the muscle causes inflammation in the area. Inflammation triggers the body to create scar tissue. The scar tissue holds the muscle in a contracted position and adheres to the facia or other tissue beside it.
