Are your back muscles along your spine tight or painful? If so, there is a good chance that the smaller muscles in this area aren’t working with each other in the intricately coordinated way they are supposed to. How are these muscles supposed to work together? Think of a zippered up ‘wave’ on each side […]
“The podiatrist told me to get these shoes. They feel comfortable, but I’m not sure if they help my balance.” This is the comment from my client, Sarah, when we recently did some balance testing. We tested her balance with socks on, and then again with the shoes recommended by her podiatrist. Much to our […]
Each week I share insights into the ways our muscles get disrupted from working with each other. If you have on-going pain or coordination challenges, this disruption is often the cause. One goal of sharing this information with you is to help you understand HOW life’s events can impact your body such that being active […]
“I had a terrible case of food poisoning, like the kind when you sweat bullets wondering if you’ll make it home, and start thinking through contingency options. It lasted two days!” My client had scheduled the session with us to work through additional movement and balance function related to her knee replacement last year ago. […]
Jab season has arrived. Along with the rise in flu cases, the flu shot push has begun. Walgreens seems to have my phone on speed dial begging for me to make an appointment. No matter which vaccination you get — flu, covid, RSV, or shingles — a sore arm often is the end result. Sometimes […]
Ankle sprains. Are you like our clients who have … Misstepped coming off a ladder, or Taken a step forward toward the pickleball net, but your toe caught and your ankle buckled, or Looked away when walking such that one foot ended up off the sidewalk, turned and collapsed, or Tripped over the dog when […]
This week I am taking a break from our regular topics. I’ve been participating in a writing group, experimenting with different styles in hopes of making my future book more engaging, and stretching my writing muscles along the way. The following two pieces came from recent writing sessions in response to very different prompts. Neither […]
I often hear … “My balance is terrible.” “I’ve been working on my balance and it doesn’t seem to help.” “I did balance training and flunked. Now what?” Of course, this type of self-awareness regarding balance is frustrating, anxiety inducing, and, often, limiting in activity choices. And my goal is for you to be able […]
I’m in the process of scheduling annual bloodwork and already dreading the process. Sound familiar? Many of our Bridging® Institute clients have their unique horror stories to tell about multiple stick attempts, unsightly bruising, and painful elbows. These are traumatic in so many ways! However, the bigger issue is the long-term effect of the procedure […]
Auto accidents seem to be a theme in the office lately. A couple of the accidents were rear-end variety, and just today, a side-swipe from the passenger side. Our clients were the driver in each scenario. After each incident, these drivers were shaken up, but, by most measures, appeared to physically be ok. Until the […]