Hard Muscle Knot In Neck

Muscles knots are hard sensitive areas of muscles that tighten and contract even when the muscle is at rest.
Hard muscle knot in neck. This muscle makes a triangle like shape from the neck to the middle of the back and the shoulder. These tense muscle fibers can cause pain in other parts of the body when touched. These neck knots are overwhelmingly attributed to a sedentary way of life overexertion of muscles in the neck and upper back caused by strenuous exercise and activity sports injuries and even poor posture. While muscle knots can form anywhere in your body your neck is one of the most common spots.
The most common source of muscle knots is the trapezius muscle. Also known as trigger points they are areas where your muscles have tensed up and refused to let go.