What Is A Postural Or Muscle Imbalance?
Our musculoskeletal system consists of a frame (skeleton) and muscles that mold the position of that frame. Furthermore, crossing every joint are muscles that pull the bone in one direction and other muscles that pull the bone in the opposing direction. Since muscles can only pull and not push, our frame is in the midst of a constant tug of war. When the position of our frame is examined when we are at rest, postural/ muscle imbalances become apparent. Contracted muscle fibers continue to pull causing a distortion in musculoskeletal balance as evidenced by the relative position of our frame.
