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Myofascial pain commonly causes soreness in the body coming from tight, overworked muscles and connective tissue. Commonly affected areas include neck and low back, but it can occur anywhere—including shoulders, hips, legs, and even the face. This discomfort is often tied to "trigger points," which may cause pain locally or refer it to entirely different areas of the body.

For instance, tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back can frequently contribute to headaches. Pressing on these areas can activate pain via trigger points, which can cause pain locally or refer elsewhere. Massage therapy is particularly good at relieving these symptoms. For example, trigger points in the suboccipital, upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and splenii muscles frequently contribute to headaches and neck pain, which can be treated and relieved with massage techniques.

Massage therapy treats myofascial pain by releasing tension, improving tissue mobility, and helping muscles return to normal function.

👉 If muscle knots or tightness keep coming back, targeted massage work may help break the cycle.

Have questions about a specific "knot" that won't go away? Let us know!