Muscle knots are hard, sensitive areas of muscles that tighten and contract even when the muscle is at rest. These tense muscle fibers can cause pain in other parts of the body when touched. Muscle ...

Muscle knots are highly irritated muscle fibers that have tightened into a ball in one area of your muscle. These painful, tender spots can feel sore and often occur in your upper back, shoulders, or ...

You may try massaging the area with your fingers and applying heat or ice. Therapeutic neck exercises or stretches can also help relieve any pain or tension in your neck. A muscle knot, also called a ...