What Should I Do If I Have a Lump Due to Muscle Knot?

Muscle spasm usually refers to local spasms of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments due to injuries, cold stimulation, etc. When a lump forms due to muscle spasm, treatment options such as physical therapy, external treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and pharmacological treatment can be selected under the guidance of a doctor:

1. Physical Therapy: A lump due to muscle spasm can be treated through physical methods such as massage and hot compresses. These methods can promote local blood circulation, thereby effectively alleviating symptoms.

2. External Treatment with TCM: This includes massage, acupuncture, moxibustion, and other methods. Firstly, massage techniques can be used to relax the local tissues, followed by acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. These treatments have the effects of promoting blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis, relaxing muscles and improving circulation, and relieving pain.

3. Pharmacological Treatment: Medications with the effects of promoting blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis, reducing swelling, and relieving pain can be prescribed, such as Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol, Huoxue Zhitong Capsule, and Gujinwan Capsule. Patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly, select appropriate treatment options under the guidance of a doctor, and simultaneously strengthen their nutrition by consuming foods rich in high-protein and high-calcium content, such as milk, eggs, and chicken.