"A tight muscle may be opposed by a loose muscle," says Folk. As an example, an avid weightlifter could easily get a massage and find out his pec muscles, while feeling strong, feel "tight." They have literally shortened and tightened. The opposing muscles, the back muscles, may have gotten longer and looser because of this imbalance. Massage can improve this, getting you back to normal toward overall body fitness. Can provide effects on your body vehicle one performed by a therapist - Many o...