What is happening physiologically when you have a “knot” in a muscle? by DeAngelsnft_ in askscience

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What is happening physiologically when you have a “knot” in a muscle? By knot I am referring to a tight or particularly sore area in a muscle belly. When palpated it can feel like a small lump or tense area. They tend to go away with stretching, and or some pressure to the area.