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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

Don’t Go Chasing Knots

from Elite Sports Recovery and Performance · host Nate Avila

🎙 Episode DescriptionStop Chasing Knots — What You’re Really Feeling in Your MusclesWe’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 those areas feel dense, tight, and painful • How the nervous system plays a major role in muscle tension • Why aggressively “digging into knots” can make things worse • A smarter approach to recovery that focuses on function, not forceIf you’ve been chasing the same tight spots over and over again, this episode will completely change how you understand your body — and how you approach recovery.🎧 Press play and stop chasing knots… and start getting real results.

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