Our practice has many patients to exercise frequently. Often, these people are in pain because of muscle imbalances and fascial tightness due to the routines they do to stay physically fit. Muscle imbalances are not a new idea, and it is common for those who work out doing the same routine to experience them. The problem is, they continue to work out until they no longer can do to pain or they damage a shoulder or chest muscle or even a leg muscle. One of the most common imbalances our office seeks is doing too many situps in the belief that a flat belly means a strong core. It can also mean the core is less functional although it looks good in photos. It can also be a source of shoulder and neck pain and even problems in the knees, feet, and arms. A sports chiropractor is likely to be your best choice for the proper diagnosis and guidance of these types of problems. Weight lifters often ignore the posterior chain of fascia, the connective tissue, and postural muscles essential to core function. Shoulder impingement is a common problem for this group. Recently, I found an article in the Seattle Times that offered some great advice for those with muscle imbalances. Check it out below Why ‘unbalanced’ muscles can cause you pain Need chiropractic help now? Book online today.