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Knots in shoulder
Knots in the shoulder sit in the upper traps and around the shoulder blade. Here is why they form and how they are treated.
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Where shoulder knots sit
The most common spots are the upper trapezius, along the top of the shoulder between the neck and the shoulder joint, and the levator scapulae, which runs from the neck to the top corner of the shoulder blade.
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Why they cause neck ache and headaches
Some tight spots in the upper trapezius send ache up the side of the neck and into the temple, which is why shoulder knots and tension headaches often come together.
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At home
Roll the shoulders back five times every hour at a desk, and lean on a ball against a wall for a minute either side.
Reviews
Knots in shoulder reviews
My shoulder was worked on for 20 minutes and I can now move my arm the best I've been able to for as long as I can remember.
He spent time analysing my posture, looking for the sources of my problems, explaining to me how they are all linked, then gradually working on releasing the fascia in every single part of me.
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Questions
Knots in shoulder: questions answered
Why do my shoulders feel knotted after work?
Desk work and stress keep the upper traps working all day.
Can knots cause headaches?
Some shoulder knots refer ache into the head. See your GP about new or severe headaches.
How quickly do they ease?
Many soften within the session.
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