Survival vs. Performance: The Power of Corrective Tissue Work & Functional Fitness

Unlocking Peak Performance: How Chiropractic Care, Soft Tissue Therapy, and Functional Fitness Work Better Together

If you’ve been searching for the missing piece in your recovery, mobility, and performance, this episode of the Total Human Protocol Podcast is a must-listen. Dr. Matt sits down with Tulsa-based personal trainer and licensed massage therapist Mitchell Buckmaster to reveal how combining chiropractic care with corrective soft tissue therapy creates faster, longer-lasting results for patients.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or just want to move and feel better, this integrated approach bridges the gap between spinal health, muscle function, and functional fitness.

Meet Tulsa’s Movement Specialist: Mitchell Buckmaster

Mitchell’s path into corrective soft tissue therapy started with his own injuries — from a torn labrum to recurring ankle sprains. He quickly learned that strength alone couldn’t solve mobility issues.

His journey led him to:

• Personal training with a focus on corrective exercise
• Massage therapy targeting deep tissue, fascia, and mobility
• Developing a performance-driven style of therapy that blends muscle release work with functional movement coaching

“People don’t just need stronger muscles,” Mitchell says. “They need muscles that move correctly and respond to the nervous system the way they should.”



Why Chiropractic Care Alone Isn’t Always Enough

Dr. Matt explains that chiropractic adjustments restore spinal alignment and nerve communication, but muscle performance must also be addressed for results to last.

A chiropractic adjustment:

• Corrects misalignments that cause nerve interference
• Improves nerve supply to muscles and organs
• Restores spinal curves and movement patterns

But if the muscles are restricted or imbalanced, they can’t respond fully to that improved nerve flow. That’s where corrective soft tissue therapy comes in — to release tension, improve flexibility, and retrain movement patterns.

The Total Human Protocol Approach in Tulsa

Our system combines:

1. Chiropractic adjustments – restore motion and alignment
2. Corrective soft tissue therapy – improve muscle length, release adhesions, and increase blood flow
3. Functional fitness exercises – train the body to maintain and strengthen these improvements

This integration helps with:

• Sports performance
• Injury recovery
• Chronic pain relief
• Better posture and mobility

Performance vs. Survival

Many people push through pain, but performance declines over time without proper treatment. Combining massage therapy benefits with chiropractic care and functional fitness can help patients:

• Avoid joint impingements and muscle imbalances
• Improve coordination, symmetry, and control
• Maintain long-term mobility and strength as they age

Not Your Average Massage in Tulsa

Mitchell’s sessions aren’t candle-lit spa experiences — they’re 30-minute, targeted treatments designed to restore movement and performance.

Expect:

• Focused deep tissue and fascia work
• Mobility restoration before strength training
• Personalized adjustments based on your body’s needs that day

As Dr. Matt says:

“What Mitchell does isn’t just massage therapy — it’s an essential part of how we help patients move, perform, and live better.”

The Takeaway

If you live in Tulsa or surrounding areas and want more than temporary relief, pairing chiropractic care with corrective soft tissue therapy may be the solution. It’s a system that treats both structure (spinal alignment) and function (muscle performance), helping you move better, recover faster, and stay active for life.

Ready to experience the benefits of chiropractic care and corrective soft tissue therapy in Tulsa?

Visit Total Human Protocol and see how our integrated approach can help you reach your health and performance goals. Fill out our form to get started!