You probably hear this all the time "I have so many knots in my shoulders" or "I feel all knotted up" but what it actually mean? You might be thinking that muscles can get themselves tied into knots but its not actually the case. Understanding what happening to your muscles firstly means understanding what they are made of.

Muscles are from fibres that run in different directions all across our body in layers. these fibres slide across each other giving us the ability to move. However when these muscles are injured or stationary too long e.g. sitting at a computer all day, they become dehydrated losing flexability and movement. the muscles become sticky and sticky together in small bumpy adhesions we can knots.

What Causes Muscle Knots?

The most common causes of muscle knots are:

1) Accidents – Acute trauma, such as bad falls & sports injuries that strain you joints and muscles

2) Postural Stress – Sitting too long with poor posture, sitting with no support, & lifting improperly

3) Overstimulation – Strenuous exercise and sport activities, especially lifting weights

Although knots are common its doesnt mean they are harmless. leaving these adhesions unattended for prolonged periods of time exposes your body to a change in structual alignment, if left untreated, the muscle tissue will continue to lose elasticity and cause postural stress that is hard to reverse.

So, move around. Get a massage. Go to bed a little earlier. Drink more water.

Your body will thank you!

What's a muscle knot and how did it get there?

KRISTY JENKINSON

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