4. Massage
There have been thousands of books written about the potential benefits of massage, and there are a thousand possible health conditions that can be helped just with a simple massage by a qualified therapist. Many of these conditions are related to muscle injury and strain, and sports therapists are trained in how to release the tension from trapped nerves and muscles without taking a risk of further injury.
Massage can sometimes be done at home, and if you suffer from myofascial pain syndrome as a chronic condition it can be much better to learn how to manage it yourself at home rather than make an appointment every time the condition recurs.
The affected area should be massaged directly, and other methods on this list such as the application of heat to the affected area can also oftentimes help to ease symptoms.
Don’t just massage any knot that seems like a muscle: Sometimes it can be indicative of other conditions such as blood clotting. Scans are appropriate to establish which.