Muscle Imbalance

Skeletal muscles comprise more than 600 individual muscles in the human body and are responsible for strength, stability, and agility. These muscles work together but can become imbalanced due to repetitive movements in one direction or sustained postures. In addition, weakness in one muscle group can inhibit the surrounding muscles from performing their functions effectively. Such imbalances are often caused by our modern lifestyle, personal fitness regimes, choice of athletic pursuits, improper posture, and prolonged sitting that weakens neural pathways.

Symptoms & Causes of Muscle Imbalance

The symptoms of muscle imbalance are:

Recurring injuries to the spine
Poor posture
Weak core muscles (saggy tummy and flat buttocks)
Leg muscles tightness
Poor balancing, clumsiness
"Collapsing" technique with running or landing
Poor sports performance
Increase in aches and pains
Sudden severe back pain
Sudden jolts of back pain
Difficulty in standing upright
Difficulty in standing on one leg
Dribble when laughing, coughing, or sneezing

The causes of muscle imbalance are:

Poor postures
Positional requirements of an activity, e.g., sitting or standing for an extended period
Repeated movements without working for the opposing muscle group
Strength training
Hand dominance
Leg dominance

Treatment for Muscle Imbalance

Our physiotherapists at Fizo Kare Physiotherapy Centre will work with you to create an exercise rehabilitation program that targets the muscles in your body that are imbalanced and causing you pain. As a result, we can help your muscle balance return to its normal condition and prevent future injury and pain. We will first identify any muscle imbalances and then create a treatment plan to correct them and prevent future injury. We will also provide education and advice to get you back in balance, pain-free, and your best performance.