What is connective tissue? Connective tissue is found throughout the human body. It includes ligament, tendons, muscles, cartilage and other structures, and provides support to every system of the body. Your body is a complex network of connective tissue, which can become imbalanced: too tight in some areas (contracted), too loose in other areas (lax). These imbalances often result in pain. You may be totally unaware that have comprehensive musculoskeletal imbalances until a build-up of signs and symptoms reaches an unbearable level of pain and loss of function. These imbalances can occur slowly and, over time, cause your body's connective tissue to become "tight" and distorted. This can put strain and stress on the body's musculoskeletal system and lead to a variety of problems.

Some causes of imbalance are:
•Poor sleeping position
•Faulty posture
•Improper biomechanics
•Predisposition (family history)

Imbalances can also occur due to sudden trauma, such as:
•Motor vehicle accidents
•Falls
•Sports injuries