ELI5- why do “stress knots” happen?

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What exactly are these knots and why do they occur? Why do they occur in the shoulders and not other areas of the body? Does everyone get them?

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A common cause of “knots” is being stationary in one posture for a certain amount of time. After that, your body forms what is called collagen to help relieve the stress on your muscles. This collagen doesn’t go away and is a reason for knots. Dehydration can also cause them. Your muscles are covered jn a layer of “fascia”. Think of snot – slippery so the muscle can move around without damage. When you are dehydrated, the snot isn’t as slippery.

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