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After blunt trauma to a muscle how long can a tight knot in the muscle last? if it lasts longer than one week should i be concerned ?
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Trauma to muscle: Knots caused by blunt trauma can last6-8 weeks before it resolves warm compresses can help to resorb the knot.
Answered 7/1/2013
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