Muscle imbalances are alterations in the lengths of muscles surrounding a given joint, in which some are overactive (forcing compensation to occur) and others may be underactive (allowing for the compensation to occur). Muscle imbalances can be caused by a variety of mechanisms. These may include:

• Postural stress

• Emotional duress

• Repetitive movement

• Cumulative trauma

• Poor training technique

• Lack of core strength

• Lack of neuromuscular efficiency

Flexibility Training is a key component for ALL training programs. The following are the major benefits of increased flexibility:

• Correcting muscle imbalances

• Increasing joint range of motion

• Decreasing the excessive tension of muscles

• Relieving joint stress

• Maintaining the normal functional length of all muscles

• Improving neuromuscular efficiency

• Improving overall function

• Decreased chance of Injury

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