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Knots in back
A knot in the back is a small, tight spot in muscle. Here is why they form and how they are released.
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What a knot in the back is
A knot is a tight, sensitive spot within a band of muscle. Pressing it often sends a familiar ache somewhere else. In the back they are most common between the shoulder blades, along the top of the shoulders and either side of the lower spine.
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Why knots form
Knots usually develop in muscles that are held in one position for long periods or that work harder than they should:
- Hours at a desk with the shoulders rounded
- Carrying children or bags on one side
- Lifting and bracing in the gym or at work
- Stress and shallow breathing
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How knots in the back are treated
Each knot is held with steady pressure until it softens, then the surrounding muscle is worked along its length and the tissue pulling on it is released.
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He spent time analysing my posture, looking for the sources of my problems, explaining to me how they are all linked, then gradually working on releasing the fascia in every single part of me.
I chanced on James through a friend's referral just before I was to be sent for surgery through the NHS. He was a breath of fresh air in terms of how he assessed and treated the injury.
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Questions
Knots in back: questions answered
Can knots in the back be removed permanently?
They can settle well, though the habits that caused them can bring them back.
What helps at home?
A tennis ball between your back and a wall, with slow pressure for a minute.
When should I see a GP about a lump?
If it is hard, growing, or aches without pressure, ask your GP to check it.
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