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Upper Posture Distortion

How can I determine if I have muscle imbalances? As already mentioned, most people exhibit signs of at least some muscle imbalance. Its hard to avoid for most people in the work force today, since so many occupations require postures and repetitive movements that contribute to imbalances. Even reading a book over long periods can contribute to the problem. Go to the mirror and look at yourself in profile. Notice your shoulders. Does your head sit forwards in front of your shoulders, or does it sit squarely on top? Do the palms of your hands face the wall behind you, your hips, or somewhere in-between? If your hands face the wall behind you, or are angled so your pinky is on the outside, you have what is called an upper extremities postural distortion, otherwise known as UEPD. When you wear pants with a belt, does the belt slant forwards or backwards? If it slants either way, you have what is called a lumbo-pelvic-hip complex postural distortion, or LPHC. Other signs of muscle imbalance As mentioned earlier, muscle imbalances do not always cause pain or discomfort. In most cases, an individual will not even notice it. But they often do notice weak areas in their physical strength and performance. Muscle imbalances impair your ability to reap the benefits of your workout! Most people join a gym to get in shape, diving into popular exercises such as the bench press, the lateral pull, leg extensions and leg presses. The irony is that when a person with muscle imbalances ...