Muscle knots: when to see a doctor and your first visit
Muscle knots are one of the reasons people write to me. I see you at my clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara or at home. Message me on WhatsApp or call to arrange a visit.
Clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, by appointment only · Home visits in San Pedro, Marbella, Benahavís and, with prior notice, Estepona
Comprehensive Body Assessment €70 at the clinic · €120 at home
Phone +34 672 29 91 22
When to see a doctor or call 112
With muscle pain, call 112 if any of the following occur:
- Trouble breathing or swallowing.
- Muscle weakness or being unable to move a part of your body.
- Vomiting, a very stiff neck or a high fever.
- Sudden weight gain, fluid retention or passing less urine than usual.
Contact your doctor in these circumstances:
- Pain that lasts more than three days, or severe pain without an explanation.
- Swelling or redness around the sore muscle, or poor circulation in that area.
- A tick bite or a skin rash.
- Pain linked to starting a medicine or changing its dose.
List based on MedlinePlus, “Muscle aches”, checked on 29 October 2026.
Osteopathy does not replace your doctor or any medication you have been prescribed.
What muscle aches are
This page uses MedlinePlus information on muscle aches.
MedlinePlus describes muscle aches as pain that can involve one or several muscles, often linked to tension, overuse or injury. MedlinePlus also notes that muscle pain can come from conditions affecting the whole body or from certain medicines.
MedlinePlus lists overusing a muscle, using it too often or starting before warming up among common causes. Pain associated with physical effort can start during the activity or just afterwards. Diagnosis belongs to your doctor.
Sources
- MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine, “Muscle aches”, reviewed 1 April 2025; accessed 29 October 2026.
If you contact me about muscle knots
Your first appointment is the Comprehensive Body Assessment: case history (a conversation about your health history), a full check and first contact.
Agreeing a place to meet
Message me on WhatsApp or call to ask about an appointment. Give your town and say clinic or home visit; we agree a day and time.
Listening and assessing
I observe and listen to you, assess your case and do some first hands-on work.
Looking at the whole body
There is no single action on that isolated area: I look at your body as one single, indivisible unit.
Knowing when to see your doctor
Whenever there is doubt, or I cannot work on your case, my recommendation is to visit your doctor.
What my sessions involve
My sessions involve thorough, hands-on work and posture recommendations. I also give you personalised exercises to do at home. Read more about how I work in osteopathy.
Prices
Places to meet and what a visit costs
- First appointment, Comprehensive Body Assessment: €70 for 60 minutes at the clinic; €120 for a home visit.
- Other sessions: osteopathy at the clinic costs €70 per session; home sessions start at €100. The price stays unchanged up to Estepona. Follow the link beneath this list for prices, booking conditions and cancellation details.
- Russian or Ukrainian translator: You can arrange one by asking 5 hours in advance. You cover the translator’s fee: an additional €60 per session. For an urgent visit, the translator can come subject to availability.
Choose cash, Bizum or a bank transfer to pay. I don’t work with insurers. See the full price list.
You’ll find me in Fuente Nueva, at C/ Ilusión 17, in my San Pedro de Alcántara clinic. Visits are by appointment only. Free parking on unpaved ground is available 50 m away.
I also visit homes, hotels and villas. My area covers San Pedro and Marbella, including Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús, as well as Benahavís. Visits to Estepona need prior notice.
For medical emergencies, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about muscle aches and appointments
Can muscle aches start after physical effort?
Yes. MedlinePlus says that pain associated with physical effort tends to start during the activity or just afterwards. Tension and overuse are among the common causes.
What should I do if I spend most of the day in one position?
MedlinePlus recommends stretching at least every hour if you work in the same position for most of the day, for example at a computer.
What if it began after a change in medication?
MedlinePlus advises contacting your doctor when pain is linked to starting a medicine or changing its dose. Medication decisions are your doctor’s responsibility.
Should I bring test results I already have?
Bring any reports or test results from your doctor or a specialist. It’s fine if you don’t have any; they aren’t required.
Who decides when I can start after surgery?
Your doctor has the final say. We start once your doctor has discharged you, following all their instructions and working safely.
Where can I read about other areas of the body?
There are separate pages about neck pain, shoulder pain and lumbago.
Tell me what kind of visit you need and where
Phone +34 672 29 91 22
To arrange a visit, tell me your town and whether you prefer the clinic or a home visit. Don’t send diagnoses, reports or medical test results by message.
Clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, by appointment only; home visits in San Pedro, Marbella, Benahavís and, with prior notice, Estepona. Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
I do the sessions in Spanish or English.