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Can you get a muscle knot (lump) in your neck from intense workouts? if so, how long until it goes away?

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Dr. Steven Puccio answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Muscle spasm: these can occur from work out, they can sometimes be due to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and overstitching of the muscles. Make sure etc stretch, hydrate and eat properly before and after wot\rk outs. Deep tissue massage can also be on benefit if the spasms persist

Answered 3/22/2017

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