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Month: October 2020

No-Knots November

On October 13, 2020 By handsonhorsesIn EquineLeave a comment

What IS a knot? Knots, or myofascial trigger points, are bumps or bands of tense, tight muscle or fascial tissue. They may be active (sore and causing compensatory movement behaviours) or latent (tender if pressed). They can also cause 'referred pain' - resulting pain reactions as a result of the knot that appear in other …

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