10/11/2025
So as sports therapists one of the questions we’re asked the most is…..
“what is a knot? “
It’s called a facial adhesion - which is where layers of the muscle tissue has healed stuck together. It can cause chronic pain and restrict range of motion.
Through various techniques, massage can release the contracted, shortened muscle fibers and increase blood flow!
This is what that 'knot' actually looks like up close ⬇️
