Tight Muscles or a Spinal Problem? How to Tell the Difference

Send us Fan MailA lot of people assume their pain is “just a tight muscle.” But sometimes that tight muscle is actually protecting something deeper underneath.In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains how to tell the difference between true muscle tightness and a spinal joint problem. Learn why muscles tighten in the first place, when stretching and massage really help, and when recurring tightness is actually a clue that your spine is not moving properly.If you stretch all the time, feel tight in the same spot, or only get temporary relief before the pain comes right back, this episode will help you understand what may really be going on.www.rockforddc.com