Don’t Go Chasing Knots

Elite Sports Recovery and Performance · Apr 2, 2026 · 5m

🎙 Episode Description

Stop Chasing Knots — What You’re Really Feeling in Your Muscles

We’ve all said it: “I’ve got a knot in my shoulder.”

But what if that “knot” isn’t actually a knot at all?

In this episode of Elite Sports Talk, Nate breaks down the truth behind muscle “knots” and explains why muscle fibers don’t physically tie themselves into knots like we’ve been led to believe. Instead, he dives into what’s really happening inside your body — from trigger points and muscle tension to nervous system sensitivity.

You’ll learn:

• What you’re actually feeling when you press on a “knot”

• Why…