This article was originally published on the Peloton blog. You can find the original article here.
Muscle knots: just hearing the phrase can make you tense up. These stubborn, achy spots can pop up after a tough workout, a long day at your desk, or even a brief moment of awkward posture. You might picture your muscle fibers tied in a painful bundle of tension, but what’s really happening under your skin? In this article, we’ll explore what muscle knots are, why they occur, and provide expert advice and strategies on how to get rid of muscle knots, and prevent them from locking up again. So, grab that foam roller and get ready to knead out some answers to your knotty questions!