You and your family know first-hand how much Bridging® has helped — put your pain in the past, keep a parent vibrant with improved balance and mobility, keep family peace with a calm and regulated child, or catch your little one up with developmental milestones. We are grateful for the opportunities to keep you and […]
Hands … the bond of a simple grasp Grasping — what a connection! As we greet each other in person after so many months, or years, a grasp of the hands is so deeply connecting. Even more than a hug or kiss, the hands connect us in ways felt but unseen. The skin contact and […]
Arthritic hands: what else may be the cause? As the weather gets cooler it seems that our adult joints get stiffer. We tend to blame our age or the cold, but reduced activity is likely the cause. There are many studies that show movement is the most effective way to lower pain and improve function, […]
As we shift to spending more time indoors, little things like fidgety fingers become more pronounced and, likely, more annoying. Sensory fidgets and stress balls can be found everywhere in many shapes, colors, and sizes. But what do these gadgets really do? And do they even help? This time I’m not turning to research because […]
The past 18 months have been stressful in ever-changing ways. How have you managed to keep yourself pulled together mentally and emotionally? I found myself walking or running outdoors. Everyday, and often 2-3 times a day. Anytime I feel a little edgy or unfocused I throw on some shoes and head outside. 15 minutes is […]
How can preschool be hard? It’s a time you and your child have been waiting for — going to preschool! But after a month, things are not going so smoothly and you’re wondering, “What can be so hard about preschool, and what can I, as a parent, do?” Your preschool’s staff can be a great […]
School called: Refusals, anxiety, poor attention? It’s that time of year, and I’ve lived it. I dreaded seeing the school on caller ID because it was never good news. The emails and calls come from school to discuss performance and behavior. By now the students should have settled into their routines. Each year, I was […]
Bike fall in your past? When people come in with mystery pain, a common incident in their past is a bike fall. They often say, “I was fine, nothing was broken.” However, nothing broken doesn’t mean the incident was without lasting consequences. Often a bike fall, whether recent or a long time ago, is the […]
Lots of summer surgeries! We meet people who are frustrated with the status of their recovery. These are the most common surgeries they have had: Did an accidental bone break need repair? Was the knee or hip replacement, or hysterectomy planned? Was the appendix or gallbladder surgery an emergency? Was the surgery part of cancer […]
5 Reasons Your Kids May Be Feeling Anxious The statistics are startling! Nearly 1 child in every 10 in the US suffers from anxiety! Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in children and adolescents. Do you know what is normal vs. excessive anxiety? Some anxiety is normal. Here is a quick discussion about […]