Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder

Some of the muscles in your shoulder have opposing roles. When you move your arm, certain muscles contract while their opposing muscles relax. But when a muscle becomes much stronger than its opposing muscle, your shoulder can become unstable. You may have trouble moving it normally. We call this a "muscle imbalance."

 

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Labor Day Holiday Hours

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta offices, including physical therapy offices, MRI, and Surgery Centers in Austell and Fayetteville will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, 2026.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.