Here is a question I've been asked often of late
Basically a knot is position on muscle fibre that has repeatedly been over contracting due to bad posture, faulty biomechanics or overuse. Healthy muscle fibres should move across each other like sheets of silk or satin. Stress, and chronic dehydration can also cause muscles to become knotty as the fibres lose their inherent flexibility and mobility. The knot forms on the overly tense muscle causing pain & discomfort, blocking blood flow to the area and the removal of waste products from surrounding tissues and cells, causing these to back up, like an accident on a busy road with cars stuck behind it.
Knots are very common but that doesn't mean they are harmless or normal. Chronic stress can lead to micro tearing of muscle fibres causing scar tissue. If left untreated, the muscles fibres continue to lose their elasticity causing, yes you guessed it, even more knots. That's why I also recommend regular massage treatments to maintain, literally, YOUR good health, flexibility and range of movement.
Basically a knot is position on muscle fibre that has repeatedly been over contracting due to bad posture, faulty biomechanics or overuse. Healthy muscle fibres should move across each other like sheets of silk or satin. Stress, and chronic dehydration can also cause muscles to become knotty as the fibres lose their inherent flexibility and mobility. The knot forms on the overly tense muscle causing pain & discomfort, blocking blood flow to the area and the removal of waste products from surrounding tissues and cells, causing these to back up, like an accident on a busy road with cars stuck behind it.
Knots are very common but that doesn't mean they are harmless or normal. Chronic stress can lead to micro tearing of muscle fibres causing scar tissue. If left untreated, the muscles fibres continue to lose their elasticity causing, yes you guessed it, even more knots. That's why I also recommend regular massage treatments to maintain, literally, YOUR good health, flexibility and range of movement.
Until next week, stay safe
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