How to Deal With a Suboccipital Muscle Knot

If you've ever felt a stubborn suboccipital muscle knot at the base of your skull, you know exactly how much it can ruin your day. It's that nagging, localized tightness that feels like a marble is stuck under your skin, right where your neck meets your head. It isn't just a physical annoyance, either; these little knots are notorious for triggering "tension headaches" that wrap around your forehead or feel like someone is pushing on the back of your eyes. ...

February 7, 2026 · 7 min · Alvaro Candie