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Knots in the back are extremely common and can be painful.

That pain can last a few hours, a day or even weeks or months.

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Mostly, knots aren’t anything to worry about and will usually repair themselves over time but sometimes, you need a helping hand with restoring comfort.

As with any pain, if your back pain renders you immobile or is intolerable, or if it just won’t subside, you should visit a medical practitioner for professional advice.

What causes knots in the back?

Normally, knotted muscles are caused by over-exertion, a sporting injury, other injuries, sitting in one position for a long period of time, inactivity or stress.

Unfortunately, when you become stressed, you subconsciously tighten your muscles, this can be painful.

Knots feel like tight areas that ache constantly, or on and off. There are a few things you can do to try and release knots in your back.

9 Ways to release knots in your back

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