Blood clot formation. Overview. Blood clotting normally occurs when there is damage to a blood vessel. Platelets immediately begin to adhere to the cut edges of the vessel and release chemicals to attract even more platelets. A platelet plug is formed, and the external bleeding stops. Next, small molecules, called clotting factors, cause strands of blood-borne materials, called fibrin, to stick together and seal the inside of the wound. Eventually, the cut blood vessel heals and the blood clot dissolves after a few days. Review Date 6/16/2017 Updated by: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL.
What are muscle knots? Muscle knots are actually hyperirritable spots in muscle or fascial tissue [bands or sheets of connective tissue] known as myofascial trigger points, says Charleston. Knots are comprised of tense muscle fibers.
How do I get rid of a knot in my neck. 1  Determine your trigger points by pressing down on the sore area and where the muscle is firm and dense will be a trigger point. 2  Massage the trigger points to relax the muscle fibers. 3  Move your arms.  Consider your stress level.