Is It Just Stress? Or Something Deeper Behind Neck and Shoulder Pain? We often assume a stiff neck or tight shoulders are just the price we pay for busy, stressful lives. Sometimes that’s true … and sometimes, there’s more to the story. Meet Lori: Stressed Shoulders, Busy Life, and a Hidden Clue Lori is a […]
How Can the Shoulders be Impacted By a C-section? How Theresa’s Shoulder Issue Traced Back to Her C-Section Imagine trying to fix a frayed bungee cord. You might reach for glue, thread, or elastic, and a YouTube video to guide carefully weaving it back together. If the fray is in the middle, you’ve got room […]
Migraines and Tight Muscles, Oh My! How Ellie’s C-Section Muscle Tension Was a Missing Link to Her Daily Headaches Ellie originally came to us hoping for help with her daily migraines. She had already worked with headache specialists, tried various medications, and was still taking something almost every day. Her migraines weren’t just annoying — […]
More about Bridging® in the News, and Why You May Be Interested We’ve had some exciting things happening lately, and I wanted to share them with you — not just because it’s news, but because these stories and insights may help you or your loved ones feel better, move better, and understand more about how […]
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 […]