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    What is a muscle knot made of?
    Cassie Wakin
    Pain & Posture Specialist
    Cassie Wakin is a Pain & Posture Specialist based in Austin, Texas. With more than 11 years of experience, she specializes in fitness coaching, intuitive eating nutrition counseling, and addressing back pain, poor posture, and joint pain. Cassie holds a Human Biomechanics Specialist Certification from Functional Patterns and is an Anthem Award winning trainer.
    Pain & Posture Specialist
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    A muscle knot is also known as an adhesion, where the muscle fascia sticks together. Fascia both penetrates and encases your muscle tissue and also attaches to bone and even organs. So, when those tissues get stuck to either another tissue or to themselves, you get what most people call a "knot."
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    Do massages get rid of knots?
    Cassie Wakin
    Pain & Posture Specialist
    Cassie Wakin is a Pain & Posture Specialist based in Austin, Texas. With more than 11 years of experience, she specializes in fitness coaching, intuitive eating nutrition counseling, and addressing back pain, poor posture, and joint pain. Cassie holds a Human Biomechanics Specialist Certification from Functional Patterns and is an Anthem Award winning trainer.
    Pain & Posture Specialist
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    Temporarily, yes! Lacrosse balls and other massage tools are an effective way to get rid of muscle knots in the moment, but they aren't a long-term solution. To really prevent muscle knots, you need to exercise in a way to supports your body's natural biomechanics.
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    How do I pick a pillow?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    Pick a pillow that can support natural curve of your neck such as Tempur-Pedic pillows.
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    What can I do as a young cheerleader who is having extreme back pain?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    I recommend that you consult your medical provider to evaluate the root cause of your pain.
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    Why do I have at least 10 to 12 knots down my spine at all times that even massage therapists can't get rid of?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    There are might be different causes for the knots along your spine. Follow up with your pcp for in-depth consultation.
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    What causes the knots I have behind my knee after having total knee replacement and how can I get rid of them?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
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    I recommend following up with your orthopedic doctor to find the root cause.
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    I have muscle knots in several places on my body, mostly on the back and sides near my waist and on my stomach. This is from more than 4 years now. Is this any serious concern or it is just because I stopped doing exercises?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    It might be serious or it may not be serious. Follow up with your pcp for in depth health assessment and diagnosis.
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    I have had two knots in my back during the past week. The first one was on my lower left side and went away with ibuprofen. The second one just appeared today and is causing me nausea and dizziness. I feel so sick to my stomach. This knot is on my right side. What can I do?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    I would follow up with your primary care provider for individualized consultation.
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    I think I got a muscle knot in my arm from stretching. How do I get it out?
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
    Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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    I recommend that you follow up with your medical provider for a more thorough check up.
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