A muscle knot is a hard, sensitive area of a muscle. A knot will tighten and contract even when a muscle’s not doing anything. These contractions can cause pain in other body parts through trigger points.
How muscle knots happen is too many causes, including overuse, injury, or poor posture. A muscle knot in your back can be particularly painful and take time to heal. Fortunately, there are ways to speed up the recovery process.
Here are tips on how to get a knot out of your back: