Muscle Tension & Knots
Painful, tight muscles with tender knots - often from stress, overuse, or poor posture.
About this condition
Muscle tension and trigger points ('knots') can cause localised pain, referred pain, and restricted movement. They're extremely common and often driven by a combination of physical overuse, poor posture, and psychological stress. They respond very well to hands-on treatment.
Common symptoms
- Aching, tight muscles - often in the neck, shoulders, or back
- Tender knots that reproduce familiar pain when pressed
- Reduced flexibility
- Headaches from upper trapezius tension
- Pain that worsens with stress
Who should I see?
Our specialists who are best placed to help with muscle tension & knots.
Massage therapy directly targets myofascial trigger points and chronic muscle tension, providing immediate and lasting relief through deep tissue and trigger point release techniques.
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Sports Therapy
Sports therapists use dry needling and advanced soft tissue techniques to resolve stubborn trigger points and address the underlying loading issues.
Osteopathy
Osteopaths treat muscle tension in the context of the whole body - addressing the joint restrictions and movement patterns that are causing certain muscles to chronically overwork.
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