It's almost second-nature for me to grab or tug at the nagging muscle knot that lives on my upper back — but shifting my impulse to more of a massaging movement could have a better outcome. While ...

Those stiff, painful spots can take up to two weeks to go away on their own. Sophie Walster/iStock via Getty Images Plus Imagine you’ve just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a ...

Imagine you've just completed a tough upper-body workout. Your muscles feel a bit tired, but all in all you're able to go about the rest of your day just fine. The next morning, you wake up and ...

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review ...

do you struggle with muscle knots in your neck your upper traps or even your upper back region well today we're going to give you three different options on how to treat this and get rid of these ...

Many of us will be all too familiar with muscle knots. They’re sore spots that form when bands of muscle become tight and ...

Which back massager for knots is best? Muscle knots always seem to appear in the most difficult locations to reach, with the back being one of the worst. Massaging them away is usually the best ...

An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them. By Zachary Gillen / The Conversation | Published Aug 5, 2022 6:00 PM EDT This article was originally ...

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news ...