How Do You Correct Muscle Imbalances To Prevent Injuries?
There are many causes of back pain. Muscle imbalances are one of the lesser side effects of improper use, posture, strain and injury, and are commonly the cause of the aches and pains associated with back pain. Unfortunately, most doctors don’t diagnose muscle imbalances until it is too late. So what exactly is a muscle imbalance? A muscle imbalance is exactly as it sounds, an ‘imbalance’ or inequality that exists within the muscles. It occurs when two or more muscles in the body that oppose each other are disproportionate. The single most common muscle imbalance leading to back pain is disproportionate abdomen to back ratio. Think of it like a teeter totter that isn’t balanced because one end is shorter than the other. It will still work, but not optimally. Not exercising the abdomen can lead to severe back pain because the abdomen supports the back. You can exercise weaker muscles to catch them up to stronger ones and work to correct imbalances and maintain overall stability. You can
