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Muscle Knot

A muscle knot is a small sensitive area in the muscle that contracts even when the muscle is at rest. It can be caused by muscle injury, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor posture. It can occur anywhere in the body and causes pain and aching sensations in the joints and muscles. Hot and cold therapy can help relieve inflammation caused by muscle knots.

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I have been experiencing pain in both of my shoulder blades and I feel knots in my scapula. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, For the past few weeks, I have been experiencing pain or burning in both of my shoulder blades. It does not hurt at the same time, but it alternates and sometimes the pain goes down the back of my arms or in my armpit area or it radiates underneath my ribs and goes down my side (all in...  Read Full »


Dr. Sumit Chawla

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through your history, and a disc bulge at C4 - 5 levels would not cause pain around the scapula. However, your arm and axilla pain can be related to it. Knot-like feeling around the scapular region is due to the mi...  Read Full »

I cannot straighten my leg like before. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 18-year-old female, and I cannot straighten my left leg quickly. It is like the muscle is tangled. I have been experiencing this frequently. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It can be acute muscular or due to trauma. For that physical examination is necessary. If swelling is present along with pain and restricted movement, then fracture should be ruled out by digital X-ray. According to t...  Read Full »

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