What are Muscle Knots?

Also known as ‘Myofascial Trigger Points’, Muscle Knots are areas of contracted muscle fibre. They develop due to increased physical activity, overuse, poor posture, muscular imbalance or stress. Long periods of fibre contraction can result in chronic tension, often seen in the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Prolonged muscle contraction restricts oxygen and nutrient […]

What are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are described as areas of pain in skeletal muscle or fascia. They can be felt as a nodule or band. On touch, pain can be replicated and even radiate to other areas. Trigger points can form due to: Overload of muscle Referral of pain from other trigger points Distress Direct trauma Health issues […]

High Hamstring Tendinopathy

The Hamstrings are a triad of muscles originating from the ischial tuberosity, “the sitting bone”, which run distally down the back of the leg and attach into the back of the knee. A tendinopathy may arise secondary to high impact activities, such as running, resulting in a dull aching soreness within the buttock/hamstring region, which […]