Needing Kneading is a term used to describe muscles that are TENSE, SORE, and ACHY. TENSE muscles can be caused by stress, overuse, or lack of use. SORE muscles can be caused by physical activity, such as exercise, or by an injury. Aching muscles can be caused by inflammation, poor posture, or a lack of stretching. The solutions to the crossword for the term Needing Kneading are TENSE (5 letters), SORE (4 letters), and ACHY (4 letters).