What are MUSCLE IMBALANCES?
A muscle may have diminished strength and size, reduced control through range or faulty timing in its initial contraction. One muscle may dominate the action of another or it may be shortened in its length. There are many ways in which a muscle imbalance may manifest.

Often the core stabilising muscles become weak and the dynamic muscle groups try to compensate by becoming dominant. In addition to their normal role of producing movement the dynamic muscles attempt to provide stability. As a consequence neither task is performed as well as it could be.

The stabilising muscles are unable to hold the joints in their correct alignment and the risk of either direct injury or increasing aches and pains from the added strain is inevitable.

The dynamic muscles are actually 'multitasking' and as a consequence are compromised in their own performance.

How can I tell if I have a muscle imbalance?
Most people are unaware that they have muscle imbalances. The first sign is often injury or pain or an intermittent niggling discomfort.

The other way of telling is to have a Bodycheck or a Fitnesscheck. These are assessments designed to diagnose muscle imbalances before they become a noticeable problem.
An injury may need treatment but the underlying muscle imbalances need to be resolved if recurring injuries are to be avoided.