In the case of a stuck muscle, you may feel spasms and tightness, and this can affect any muscle group depending on the load or genetic predisposition.
If you perform too many unilateral or fixed movements, such as shoeing, or static load, it is created. Stress also contributes a lot to its development. In most cases, it is associated with local problems such as back, shoulder and neck pain, numbness or loss of sensation. If this problem affects a deeper muscle group, it can prevent the flow of oxygen-rich blood and the proper absorption of nutrients in the body.
In general, 80% of people just get used to the pain and live with it, but this is not a good idea at all.
Twisting your torso can feel good to a healthy person. However, it is not recommended for those who suffer from hernias. Do not bend forward as a stretch, as the hernia may grow further.
Pulling up with stiff legs can be stressful even for a healthy person, so you don’t do it well if your back hurts.
Stretching is very important in the case of a muscle strain. In this case, you have to slide your hands forward on all fours and stretch your waist and shoulders. Then stretch with 2 arms and 2 legs for half a minute. Stretch your muscles every second.
Therapeutic massage is very important in the case of muscle adhesions. Regular exercise should not be left out either.
Myofascial dysfunction is a condition that occurs when the muscle and the surrounding connective tissue (fascia) are under too much stress or overload. Muscle adhesions can occur in any muscle or muscle group, including if it occurs in the legs.
The causes of muscle adhesions can be the following:
Overloading: Muscle loading can lead to muscle stiffness over a longer period of time, especially if we don’t give enough time for regeneration and rest.
Poor posture: If our body is not in the correct posture, the muscles and joints work incorrectly and this can lead to muscle stiffness.
Injuries: An injury to the leg, such as a sprain or strain, can cause inflammation and pain in the muscle and surrounding tissue, which can contribute to muscle adhesions.
Stress: Stress can affect muscle tension, which can cause muscle stiffness.
Lack of movement: Not moving the muscles enough can lead to muscle stiffness. For example, if we work standing for a long time or if we do not exercise our legs regularly.
Wearing the wrong shoes: Using the wrong shoes can damage the muscles and joints in the long term, which can contribute to muscle stiffness.
Nerve entrapment: Nerve damage or entrapment can also damage muscles, which can cause them to stick.
If the stuck muscle occurs in the shoulder, the following can be mentioned in addition to the general reasons:
Traumatic injury: Shoulder muscle adhesions often develop when the muscles or ligaments surrounding the shoulder joint are injured. The injury can be sudden, such as a sprained shoulder, or repetitive stress, such as excessive sports activity, caused by repetitive motion of the shoulder and arm.
Repetitive motions: Repetitive motions, such as repetitive movements of the hands and arms in work or sports, can lead to overuse of the shoulder and muscles, which can eventually lead to muscle adhesions.
Inflammation: Muscle adhesions in the shoulder can also be caused by inflammation. Inflammatory processes, such as arthritis or tendinitis, which causes inflammation of the tendon, can contribute to the development of muscle adhesions in the shoulder.
If the stuck muscle occurs around the scapula, the reasons for this may be as follows:
Repetitive movements: Repetitive movements of the muscles, such as playing sports, using a mouse, playing the piano or writing, can lead to overuse of the muscles, causing increased stress on the muscle attachment area of the scapula.
Poor posture: In the long term, incorrect posture of the back and shoulders can lead to uneven strain on the muscles, which can increase the risk of muscle adhesions.
Muscle Imbalance: When the balance between the shoulder and back muscles is out of balance, individual muscles are subjected to excessive or uneven stress, which can increase the chance of developing muscle adhesions.
Trauma: Sudden movements or injuries, such as a fall or blow, can also cause muscle adhesions to the scapula.
Muscle weakness: Muscle weakness, which may be due to a sedentary lifestyle or inactivity, can increase the risk of developing muscle adhesions.
Let’s see what the symptoms of a stuck muscle can be:
-Pain and stiffness in the affected area.
-The affected muscle may feel harder to the touch than a normal muscle.
-Decreased mobility in the affected area.
-Inflammation and swelling.
-Restriction of movements that may affect the joints controlled by the affected muscle.
-Muscle weakness in the affected area.
-Tenderness or burning sensation in the affected area.
Now some advice on what not to do!
Don’t develop a different lifestyle! Many people, when they have some kind of pain, hardly move at all so that the pain does not get worse. In such cases, they develop a different lifestyle and do not use the painful body part. This is not a good decision.
Don’t deal with the problem too late! Tight muscles usually tend to spasm automatically. The later you deal with the problem, the harder it will be to heal.
You don’t just have to use symptomatic treatment! A medicine will not cure you suddenly, it can only relieve or make the pain go away for a while. This is only symptomatic treatment.
Muscle adhesions can be treated in a number of ways, and a combination approach is usually used to achieve the best results.
Massage is very important for tight muscles!
Muscles that have been stuck for several weeks or months are not easy to repair. Relaxing tight muscles is definitely good. A proper massage can mean a lot, but of course not immediately, but after several sessions.
What are the causes of tight muscles?
Physical overload: Intense physical activity, prolonged exercise or repetitive movements can also cause muscle spasms. Excessive exertion, poor posture or incorrect body movements can lead to muscle problems in the long term.
Muscle injury: As a result of sports accidents, blows or other physical injuries, muscles can become painfully tense and crampy.
Cold or draft: Sudden cold exposure or draft can cause muscles to tense up and become stiff. Therefore, it often happens that the body is more prone to a convulsive reaction in the cold or in a cool environment.
Dehydration: Dehydration, when the body does not receive enough fluid, can cause muscle cramps. Dehydration can affect optimal muscle function and cause stiffness.
Low levels of magnesium or potassium: Magnesium and potassium are important electrolytes that play a role in muscle function and preventing cramps. If their levels are low, seizures may occur more often.
Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as myositis, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, or nerve problems can also cause muscle spasms.
Move regularly!
Muscle adhesions can also affect the legs. Regular exercise helps a lot against tight muscles. Of course, you shouldn’t overload the given body part, but movement is important for it.
Relaxing a tight muscle is very important.
It can be great for strengthening your abs. With bent legs, perform abdominal presses to the lower part of the shoulder blade. The plank can also be very good as it develops the entire core muscles. Concave is also recommended, but do not pull yourself by the neck, because it is not effective. Simple stretching is also helpful. From all fours, slide your hands forward, this is good for the waist and shoulders. Muscle tightness is not a game, as it can even cause more problems if it is not dealt with. That is why the mentioned exercises are important.
Physiotherapy, therapeutic massage and hydrotherapy also exercise the stuck muscles.
The already mentioned therapeutic massage can help a lot in relaxing tired and tight muscles. You can also use a massage roller to relax the muscle pathways. This is not the same as a massage, it is a manual technique to restore tight and shortened muscles. It is best recommended for those who sit at the computer all day or sit a lot during their work. Physiotherapy is also a great help against the development of muscle spasms. It also helps strengthen muscles. Massaging a stuck muscle is not only a good feeling, but can also mean a lot to your health. What is also important is that the massage should be performed by a professional, as an inexperienced person can only make the situation worse.
Use Kapsamax Extra balm too! Calling nature for help can be an excellent solution against muscle stiffness. Herbal products can help a lot along with exercise and massage. In the case of the Kapsamax Extra balm, we combined the strong paprika with herbs, so the beneficial active ingredients can get through the muscles and do their healing work!
