09/03/2026
Muscle knots are not actually knots.
They are small areas of muscle fiber that have contracted and are not releasing properly, often due to overuse, stress, or staying in one position for too long. They can feel tender to the touch and sometimes refer pain to other areas of the body.
Massage works by improving circulation to those tight areas, relaxing the surrounding tissue, and helping those fibers let go.
If you have been living with that familiar ache in your upper back or neck, it might be time to do something about it.