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Muscle 'knots' are areas of tension, otherwise known as trigger points within muscles. Treatment is usually massage or stretching excises.
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Does ben gay ointment help eliminate muscle knots?
It helps eliminate pain, but it hasn't been studied on muscle knots.
What are knots in your back?
Knots are muscles that are spasmed or contracted relative to the muscle around them. They tend to be localized and can cause pain and stiffness.
Why do you have knots in your back?
Knots are areas of muscle that are in contraction or spasm. You can get them from overworking a muscle in your back. You can also get them from overstretching a muscle. This is probably the most common cause since so many of us have failing posture and this causes back muscles to be stretched too much. Muscles also need sufficient minerals and water to function well and not create knots.
What does a muscle knot look like?
A muscle knot is a very tight ball of muscle that forms in areas like the neck, back, and shoulders. Muscle knots constrict to cause pain in these areas.
What do I do if I cannot get rid of muscle knots?
Muscle knots can be soothed or cured in a variety of ways. It can be rubbed out, massaged, or soothed with the help of anti-inflammatories. If this doesn't help, then the source of the muscle knot should be looked at by a doctor or medical professional.
What is the treatment to muscle strain?
Resting, Icing, compressing, elevating the muscle
What are knots in shoulder back neck?
they're little bits of muscle that release an adhesive molecule so that the bits of muscle stick together and form "knots". usually from bad posture/overuse/that kind of thing. the muscle i think you're talking about is the upper trapezius. it's nothing to worry about, but massages are great for it, albeit a little painful at the time.
What Causes knots on your legs and arms?
knots under the right arm some are painful small knots spread out
What is cyclobenzepine?
Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for short term treatment of muscle spasm
What is a treatment procedure to reduce muscle spasm?
traction
What is the name for the treatment of bone and muscle disorders?
Orthopaedics
What is the recommended treatment for abnormal aldolase test results?
Aldolase is a muscle enzyme. If the level is low then there is no problem. If the level is high then the treatment is to diagnose and treat the underlying muscle problem.
