03/02/2022
Nuts about Knots!! We have all heard it, I know I have said it..."there was a knot causing pain...". Well, what does that really mean, we know muscles can't actually "knot up", so what do therapists mean when they say a muscle has a knot?
Knots are muscle fibers that are stuck in a contracted state.
This can be due to overwork, poor pre/post workout sessions, poor posture, repetitive movements, or even stress.
These are usually felt as hard painful lumps within the muscle body (take a look at previous posts on macro anatomy of the muscle). These lumps can inhibit circulation through the muscle denying blood, nutrients and even removal of metabolic waste causing poor muscle function.
The best way to relieve them is through soft tissue therapy! Having a bodyworker alleviate these points of soreness will keep your horse working efficiently and happily. During our session I will show you how to prevent these contractions from occurring, just ask how!