What’s the smallest organ in the human body? You’ll find the pineal gland near the center of the brain, in a groove between the hemispheres. It’s not an organ like those in the abdominal cavity.

The main systems of the human body are:

• Circulatory system / Cardiovascular system:
• Digestive system and Excretory system:
• Endocrine system:
• Integumentary system / Exocrine system:
• Immune system and lymphatic system:
• Muscular system:
• Nervous system:
• Renal system and Urinary system.

The femur, also called the thigh-bone is considered to be the longest and the strongest bone in the human body.

Here are some of the “non-vital organs”.

• Spleen. This organ sits on the left side of the abdomen, towards the back under the ribs.
• Stomach.
• Reproductive organs.
• Colon.
• Gallbladder.
• Appendix.
• Kidneys.

But our least-used muscles are probably the lumbar multifidus muscles in the lower back. Studies have shown that prolonged slumping in front of the TV can inactivate these muscles.

Muscles knots are hard, sensitive areas of muscles that tighten and contract even when the muscle is at rest. These tense muscle fibers can cause pain in other parts of the body when touched. They’re also known as trigger points.

How to treat and prevent muscle knots

1. Use heat and/or ice to treat a sore muscle. You can alternate between heat and ice packs or focus on whichever one seems to bring you more relief.
2. Get a massage.
3. Apply pressure to trigger points.
4. Use self-massage tools.
5. Don’t forget to stretch.
6. Stick a needle in it.
7. Give it time.

Find the tight spots (odds are you won’t have to look too hard). Use your fingers (or tools like foam rollers and massage balls) to press firmly into the trigger points. Repeat for three to five minutes, ideally as often as five or six times per day.

The actual knot develops from your body trying to protect an injured, strained, or weakened spot. The muscles around the area will tighten up to prevent more injury. Knots are persistent and most will remain until the knotted area is broken up and the muscles contract.

What Can You Do About Muscle Knots? Hydration – drinking plenty of water helps to keep you well hydrated. This prevents any chemical imbalances in the muscle. Take breaks – typically we spend a lot of or day sitting in front of a computer or TV.

Percussive therapy doesn’t completely eliminate muscle soreness. But what it does do is increase blood flow to a specific muscle area, which can help reduce inflammation and muscle tension and break up those pesky knots that seem to linger after a hard workout.

Muscle knots are typically found in your back, shoulders, and neck. They are stiff bands of muscle that have a hard knob in the centre, which is known as a trigger point. The pain can either pop up spontaneously (active) or when the trigger point is pressed (latent).

This popping or crunching feeling is breaking down what has built up, the body is then more able to flush out these toxins. Some clients may wince at this feeling others describe it as a ‘good pain’ and it instantly feels better once this has been done.

DO CHIROPRACTORS GET RID OF MUSCLE KNOTS? Yes, an experienced chiropractor can definitely help you get rid of muscle knots rather quickly and very efficiently.

Essentially, muscle knots have reduced blood flow and circulation, which means toxins can become trapped in these areas. Over time, trapped toxins will solidify in the muscle knot if not dealt with, resulting in hard, crunchy bumps.

The various muscle fibers start to stick to each other and become adhered. This new hard and lumpy feeling is a muscle ‘knot’. Muscle ‘knots’ are incredibly common but common doesn’t mean they are normal or harmless. Chronic stress on our muscles creates micro-tearing of muscle tissue, which creates scar tissue.