Sprained Ankles: It Isn’t If You’ve Had One, but How Many! Ankle sprains are incredibly common. Often, it’s not a matter of if, but how many times it has happened. For more perspective on sprained ankles: Emergency Departments report over 2 million ankle sprains per year. 45% of athletic injuries are ankle sprains. 90% are […]
The Link Between Your Feet and Whole-Body Movement Your Feet Play a Bigger Role Than You Think Yes, your feet have a LOT to do with how you move — far beyond just what shoes you wear. Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared two real-life stories about how foot injuries and surgeries affected pain, […]
How Your Big Toe Impacts Your Hip & Lower Back If it’s happened to you, the sensation is unforgettable. If you’ve seen it happen, it’s just as shocking. And if you’ve ever thought about doing it to someone out of spite — I hope you reconsidered. What am I talking about? Putting a stick into […]
Her back pain had been a ‘thing’ for years. Yes, she had tried the usual gamut of professionals for help. Daily back pain was just part of life. Mara had seen countless professionals — yet nothing offered lasting relief. Then, at a business event, she heard me discussing the surprising link between C-section surgeries and […]
Your Cast and an Elusive Recovery Immobilized muscles are a BIG DEAL! Recently I’ve written about how the area affected by the cast can be the source of your aches and pains, stiffness, or poor coordination. Link here. And, about how a cast impacts growth patterns of children’s muscles. Link here. But you’re still thinking, […]
When kids have had a cast … Every time we left (the Bridging® Institute) we had relief for everything–fears, balance, etc., and the best night of sleep! Milestones would happen shortly after the session.” Erica S. (mom) From struggles to success Today, Erica’s son is a thriving 12-year-old — excelling in basketball, doing well in […]
Getting back to normal after having your leg cast Tom was frustrated. His leg and lower back hurt in ways he couldn’t explain. He had tried everything—orthopedic specialists, neurologists, pain management, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and physical therapy. Every medical test came back “normal.” At 42, keeping up with his kids, home, work, and […]
Q&A About Your Post-surgical Recovery and Bridging® After surgery, your muscle coordination and micromovements are often disrupted. These disruptions thwart your recovery efforts. The good news is Bridging® offers unique help for a faster and more complete recovery. How? Well, before diving into your questions, let’s review common muscle glitches during and after recovery: Disrupted […]
Ellie’s Surgeries: A Journey Back from Pain So often when you’ve had a surgical procedure you successfully navigate your recovery only to find you’re not quite back to your “old self.” Stiffness, pain, and restricted movement may linger, making it hard to feel truly well. So, what can you do? Unlike massage, rehab exercises, chiropractic […]
The Surgery Was Successful … But Are You Truly Recovered? Whether your surgery was planned or unexpected, robotic, laparoscopic, or open incision, healing doesn’t necessarily mean you’re “back to normal.” Why? Because even after the scars fade, surgery can have long-lasting effects on your movement and ability to stay active. Let’s dive into why surgery […]