Precision Muscle Balancing
(Non-Force Chiropractic)
840 Apollo Street, Suite 211
El Segundo, CA 90245
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What Causes a Tight Muscle?

There are two major causes of tight muscles (Trauma & Repetitive Stress). The most obvious is trauma. Examples of trauma include car accidents, falling off a horse, skateboard, snowboard, bike etc. The other main cause is repetitive stress. This is usually done on a daily basis over long periods of time. It is often work or activity related. Some examples of causes of repetitive stress injuries include the following:

Repetitive Use Areas Effected
Typing, Grocery Checker, Auto-Mechanic Forearm & Wrist Pain (carpal tunnel)

Golfer, Baseball Pitcher, Mountain Climber

Medial Elbow Pain (golfer’s elbow–tendonitis)
Tennis Player Lateral Elbow Pain (tennis elbow-tendonitis)
Truckers/Movers(excessive bending & lifting) Low Back Pain (possible disc herniation)
Golfer (excessive twisting with each swing) Low Back Pain (possible disc herniation)
Bad Posture (while sitting, standing, typing)

Neck & Low Back Pain

If you notice most elderly people have tighter muscles, restricted movement, and more aches and pains. It’s simply because they have had more years to accumulate scar tissue in their muscles.