A muscle knot is a painful or tender spot in a muscle. It feels tight and sore, and it often happens in the upper back or legs. They’re not usually harmful, but they can certainly be uncomfortable. In rare cases, muscle knots are a sign of a long-term (or chronic) pain condition.
Muscle knots or Myofascial trigger points can be treated by a physiotherapists using the below 3 techniques.
1. Stretching
2. Soft Tissue Manipulation
3. Trigger point dry needling
Consult a professional physiotherapist who will utilise the above 3 techniques to solve your trigger point pains when applicable. Contact us for more information.
Article by:
Jonathan Chew Zhong Yuan
Physiotherapist
Your Physio Kepong