Muscles become shortened due to injury, from trauma, or from repetitive strains that cause micro-tears. The scar tissue that forms at the injury site is less elastic and more fibrotic than normal tissue, and cause muscles to gradually lose their stretch component.

Short, tight muscles are weaker, more prone to injury, and play havoc with body movements. Usually, more than one muscle is involved.

The body lays down fibrous adhesions between these muscles, which restrict the muscles ability to slide freely past one another, disrupt joint mechanics, and cause muscles to feel tight.

Shortened muscles and tight joints, all combine to impair coordination, reduce power, and result in further injuries. This cycle will repeat itself unless restrictions are released.

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Dr. Kintaro Oku can be reached at (702) 737-0022.

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