There are two types of “tight” muscle tissue.  Tight due to overstretched or overworked tissue then there is “tight” from shortened muscle tissue that can’t stretch to its full range of motion.  This usually happens to opposite muscles or antagonists.  These muscles usually cross a joint to make movement happen and if there is one muscle or muscle group that has been overstretched and can’t contract properly more than likely the antagonist muscle or muscle groups are shortened and can’t lengthen properly.  This puts the joint it crosses in distress and can ultimately lead to deterioration of cartilage which is the “shock absorption” in the joint.  This can also lead to what you’ve heard of as “bone on bone” in your joint and which the medical community would diagnose as “needing a replacement” or “surgery”.  This can be avoided by proper and optimal muscle function surrounding joints.  That is where 5 Point Myotherapy can help.  Using ICT (Inhibition Compression Technique) to release the effects of an overstretched muscle or muscle groups will allow the muscle to start to contract with more efficiency and will take pressure off of the joint. Then, by using FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy) to the opposite side or antagonist muscle or muscles which are shortened will also relieve stress to the joint thus optimizing muscle function across joints bringing pain relief to either the joint or the muscles OR BOTH