Dr. Chris Barnes

Dr. Chris Barnes Chris Barnes DC Tensegrity is architectural term that describes the balance between compression and tension and how they create maximum efficiency.

Most injuries are dues to a loss of this balance. We specialize in restoring that balance. We specialize in sports-related and work-related injuries using functional assessments and cutting-edge techniques to get you out of pain and back to life as quick as possible. Tensegrity Chiropractic uses a unique approach that you will not find anywhere else. This is the official page of Tensegrity Chiropractic LLC in Tulsa, OK. Tensegrity Chiropractic is owned by Dr. Chris Barnes and is located at 5533 E 41st St Tulsa, OK 74135.

There was a time in my life where I looked fine on the outside…but underneath, I was worn down.Not just physically…but m...
04/05/2026

There was a time in my life where I looked fine on the outside…
but underneath, I was worn down.

Not just physically…
but mentally, emotionally, spiritually.

I was trying to push through it, trying to fix it, trying to carry it on my own…
and I was losing.

And then God met me there.

Not when I had it all together.
Not when I had cleaned things up.
But right in the middle of it.

That’s what today is really about.

Not a holiday.
Not a tradition.

A sacrifice.

Jesus didn’t just die.
He chose to lay His life down.

For us.
For me.

The weight we were never meant to carry… He took it.
The price we could never pay… He paid it.

And when He said, “It is finished,”
the debt was settled.

But He wasn’t finished.

He rose.

And because He rose… I didn’t stay where I was.

He brought me out of a place I didn’t think I’d ever get out of.
He gave me life again in ways I didn’t even know I needed.

And honestly… that’s why we do what we do now.

Not to fix people.
Not to prove anything.

But because we’ve seen what happens when someone who feels stuck, worn down, or buried…
encounters real healing.

So in whatever way we can…
we just try to show up, serve, and reflect that.

Because He first did it for me.

He is risen.
And that changes everything.

24 years ago today, on Good Friday, I got a tattoo down my spine: TETELESTAIThe greek word for “It is finished.” (John 1...
04/03/2026

24 years ago today, on Good Friday, I got a tattoo down my spine: TETELESTAI
The greek word for “It is finished.” (John 19:30)
At the time, I don’t know that I fully grasped how deep that statement really is.
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14)
God stepped into humanity. Not distant. Not detached. Fully present.
And on this day, whatever day it actually fell on historically, we know this…
It happened during Passover.
The Lamb was being sacrificed.
And at the same time, the true Lamb was on the cross.
Nothing random about that.
And with His final breath…
“It is finished.”
Not “it has begun.”
Not “try harder.”
Not “earn it.”
Finished. Paid in full.
That’s why I’ve always loved Good Friday.
Because this is the day everything changed.
And it wasn’t just for the “good” people.
Even in His final moments, Jesus looked at a broken man next to Him and said,
“Today you will be with me in paradise.”
That’s the kind of Savior we have.
And the story doesn’t end here…
Sunday’s coming.
Death doesn’t win.
The grave doesn’t win.
He walked out of it.
And because of that, we have real hope.
Happy Good Friday.

04/03/2026

We are completely booked on this GOOD FRIDAY! However I am going open up the 2 o’clock hour for last second appointments. Call 918-727-7171 to get on the schedule.

04/01/2026

😉Not an April Fools Joke…
(We have a few appointments Thursday morning. They will go quick! Please book online by following link in comments) 😉

🤔Elbow pain… or nervous system problem?🤔This patient came in with chronic elbow pain.Like most people, you’d assume over...
03/30/2026

🤔Elbow pain… or nervous system problem?🤔

This patient came in with chronic elbow pain.
Like most people, you’d assume overuse, strain, maybe inflammation.

And yes, we did some SoftWave early on and got some improvement.

But here’s where it gets interesting…

Once we started focusing on Zone 3 and balancing his nervous system, everything changed.

Here’s what HE reported:

• Nervous system calming down
• Able to relax better
• Better quality sleep
• Elbow feeling better

That’s not a coincidence.

Most people don’t realize this:

If your body is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, you do NOT heal.

Your body shifts into survival mode:
• Recovery slows down
• Digestion suffers
• Sleep gets worse
• Hormones and even sexual function can decline

You can take all the supplements you want…
Collagen, probiotics, bone broth…

But if your nervous system is dysregulated, your body simply cannot do what it was designed to do.

Healing happens in a calm, balanced state.

That’s what Zone Technique is about.

We’re not chasing symptoms.
We’re restoring control.

And when that happens…
the body starts fixing things on its own.

Even something as stubborn as chronic elbow pain.

If you’ve been dealing with nagging issues that won’t go away,
it might not be where you think it is.

It might be your nervous system.

We still have some appointments availible this week, but we are filling up fast.

Call 918-727-7171 or click link in the comments to schedule online

This is a 24-hour change.On the left is a collegiate runner dealing with persistent left foot pain. She had already bee...
03/28/2026

This is a 24-hour change.

On the left is a collegiate runner dealing with persistent left foot pain. She had already been receiving treatment… but wasn’t getting results.

When she came in during spring break, we did treat the foot locally.
But it became clear very quickly… the foot wasn’t the primary problem.

So I had her do something simple:
👉 Go run.
👉 Film it.

That’s where everything changed.

What we saw:
• Significant frontal plane collapse
• Left leg drifting across midline
• Noticeable pelvic drop
• Poor control through the hip

When we tested her, it matched perfectly:
• Weak / inhibited left hip abductors (glute med, TFL)
• Poor engagement of the quadratus lumborum bilaterally
• Inability to stabilize through the transverse plane

Instead of chasing the foot…
we addressed the neurological control of the system.

Using a combination of targeted corrections (both physical and neurological), we restored proper activation patterns.

Within minutes, her glute med and QL function improved.

📸 The right image is 24 hours later.

Look at the difference:
• Pelvis is level and stable
• Foot is landing directly under the hip
• Hip adduction angle reduced by ~6°
• Dramatically improved load transfer

This is the part that surprises most people:

These kinds of changes are often pursued with
6–12 weeks of strengthening exercises (which usually don't show this type of improvement)

But when the issue is neurological firing,
you don’t always need more strength…

👉 You need better control.

I’ve worked with thousands of runners over the years, both clinically and behind the camera at over 100 running events.

When you’ve seen that many strides frame-by-frame,
you start to recognize patterns very quickly.

And when you correct the right pattern…
the body responds fast.

If you’re a runner dealing with something that “just won’t go away”…

It may not be where the pain is at all. Marathon season is upon us, lets get you tuned up!

Your foam roller can’t fix this.
Your massage gun can’t fix this.
honestly, most therapies can't fix this.

But the right correction at the right time?
That can change everything.

VIDEO COMING THIS WEEK!

03/25/2026

This is a quick clip of a Cranial Facial Release (CFR) treatment.

What you’re hearing is actual expansion happening within the nasal and cranial structures.

It’s quick. It’s intense for a few seconds. And for the right person… it can be a game changer.

I’ve been performing CFR for over 12 years, and most patients go through a single series (4 visits, 8 balloons total) and notice significant improvements in:

• Nasal breathing
• Sleep quality
• Energy levels
• Headaches and sinus pressure
• Allergy Issues

Occasionally, someone may need a second series depending on how long the issue has been there or how much structural restriction exists.

I’ve seen some pretty incredible changes over the years—even improvements in things people wouldn’t expect, like vision changes related to pressure in the system.

When I first started doing this, people would travel from multiple states away because there were so few providers offering it.

Even now, there are only a two of us in Oklahoma—I was in the very first class in Burbank, CA.

If you’ve struggled with chronic sinus issues, congestion, poor sleep, or feel like you just can’t breathe the way you should…

This might be something worth looking into.

03/25/2026

NECK MISALIGNMENT CAUSING HIP WEAKNESS / LOW BACK PAIN

Had a young athlete come in this week for his very first adjustment. No major complaints, just some low back tightness from football. But during the exam, something stood out right away—his right glute was strong, his left glute had almost nothing there. Then I checked his neck and found a significant restriction. So instead of chasing the low back or prescribing glute activation exercises that dont work... I adjusted his cervical spine. Big adjustment, loud pop. Flipped him over, retested, and his left glute was instantly strong again.

That’s the connection most people don’t realize—the problem isn’t always where the pain is. In his case, the low back was taking the stress, but the issue started higher up. I finished adjusting him, got everything moving, and he left breathing better, moving better, feeling great.

This is why I always tell parents—if your kids are playing sports and getting hit, falling, twisting, you don’t always know what’s not working in their body. And if something isn’t working, something else is compensating. That’s where problems start. That’s what we look for, and that’s what we fix.

I asked AI to create an artistic interpretation of what I do in my office…And honestly, this is pretty close.Because som...
03/24/2026

I asked AI to create an artistic interpretation of what I do in my office…

And honestly, this is pretty close.

Because sometimes life feels like a storm.
Like you’re getting hit from every direction…
and just trying to stay above water.

That’s when you need someone in your corner.
Someone who understands what’s really going on…
and knows how to help you find your footing.

Body. Mind. Even the things you can’t always explain.

That’s what we do.

So if you feel stuck… overwhelmed… or like you’ve been fighting this on your own—

Consider this your invitation.

From me and my team…
to step out of the chaos, find solid ground again…
and finally RISE.

👉 I’ve got you.

ost people still think chiropractic is just about neck pain, back pain, and headaches.But what if I told you…In a SINGLE...
03/24/2026

ost people still think chiropractic is just about neck pain, back pain, and headaches.

But what if I told you…

In a SINGLE session, we’re seeing patients report:

• Better sleep that same night
• More energy during the day
• Feeling calmer and more relaxed
• Less shakiness and more stability
• Stronger legs and improved circulation
• Even improvements in things like vision and digestion

And these aren’t “pain patients.”

These are nervous system and circulation changes.

That’s the difference.

When you stop chasing symptoms and start working with the nervous system itself, the body doesn’t just feel better…

👉 It starts regulating again
👉 It starts adapting again
👉 It starts healing again

This is what we mean when we say the body goes back into “healing autopilot.”

If you’re dealing with things like:

• Hormonal imbalances
• Gut or elimination issues
• Poor sleep or low energy
• Circulation problems
• Chronic stress or nervous system overload

There may be a deeper reason your body isn’t responding.

And it might not be something you can stretch, ice, or medicate away.

This style of chiropractic is about restoring balance to the entire system… not just chasing symptoms.

If that resonates with you, it might be time to look at your health from a different angle.

When you see this little setup in my office… it’s 100% go time! We have changed hundreds of lives with Cranial Facial R...
03/24/2026

When you see this little setup in my office… it’s 100% go time! We have changed hundreds of lives with Cranial Facial Release! If you can’t breathe through your nose, if you snore, or can’t stand Oklahoma allergies, this therapy is miraculous!

03/16/2026

SPRING BREAK APPTS:
I'm taking off Friday and the week is filling up fast! Online Schedule link in the comments

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2448 E 81st Street Suite 124
Tulsa, OK
74137

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
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