All you need to know about muscle KNOTS....
WHAT ARE MUSCLE KNOTS? Muscle knots are small bump or peanut like structures along the bulk of the muscles. These are tightened and contracted fibers of the muscles that remain contracted even when the muscle is at rest. These tensed group of muscle fibers are sensitive to touch and cause pain in other parts or those segments of the body they are adjacent to. Medically they are called as Myofascial Trigger points. TYPES OF TRIGGER POINTS ACTIVE Trigger Point. LATENT Trigger Point. Active Trigger Point : In this the person need not necessarily touch the trigger point to feel the pain. The trigger point will radiate pain even when at rest or placed in a specific position. Latent Trigger Point : In this the trigger point generates pain only when it's been pressed. CAUSES :- Sedentary lifestyle Overuse injury Poor postural ergonomics Dehydration Unhealthy eating habits Stress Anxiety Prolonged sitting or bed rest Direct injuries like break, tear, strain, twists, spra
