Chiropractic and the Barrier Concept
Joints and their associated soft tissues (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia/connective tissue and even skin) must have free unrestricted movement for the body to function properly. Any restriction or “barrier” to normal joint and soft tissue movement will often be the main cause of musculoskeletal pain and is a potential area of treatment –with changes in joint mobility, tissue texture, tenderness and muscle tone being frequent clinical findings. Some examples include
