“Feels good to be able to fully breathe in again!” – Runner training for 2021 Chicago marathon Breathing and the Marathon Training Plan My friend is training for the Chicago Marathon, not her first, but she has been struggling for her breath after 4-5 miles. Since her training plan calls for a 10-12 long mile…
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What are you doing for a change of pace this summer? Sometimes our summer activity is about competing (sports camps, summer leagues, backyard bags, etc.), and sometimes it’s simply spending time together with friends and family. Have you ever taken note of the movement and self-control/regulation required for an activity? Even a simple a match…
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Kid’s behavior challenging? Perhaps it’s a core activation issue. Summer has just begun, and believe it or not, these are some of the challenging behaviors we are already hearing about from parents. Do any of these describe your child? General lack of interest in physical activity Whiny and overly sensitive to pains and textures Argues,…
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Core activation fiction Do you have to work harder than others to keep a strong and active core? Looking for clues to unresolved pain, stiffness, or anxiety — all common when the core activation isn’t fully developed? The sports industry, exercise world, and pop culture would have us believe that all we need for a…
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Have you been told you need to activate your core muscles before exercising or lifting? You are returning to your active lifestyle and workout routines. A common part of a well-rounded workout routine focuses on your core. Great core function is much more than doing a bunch of crunches. However, when choosing any core exercise…
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A mom recently wrote us to ask a question… Her son was told he needed better core strength to swim faster. In the past, they had considered using a device to activate his core, but opted not to. Did they lose their window of opportunity to help his core? The answer is no, they didn’t.…
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Parents, take a moment to celebrate! At some point in time during the graduation festivities, pause and pat yourself on the back. Take a moment to savor what a great job YOU did. You persisted, when others doubted and criticized. You kept a pulse on the needs of your child, while giving them the space…
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Chronic Pain? Often a long forgotten or key injury is at play Chronic pain is the top reason clients (teens and adults) seek out Bridging® for relief. What does chronic pain look like to you? Pain that keeps you from sleeping Pain that keeps you from daily life activities Pain that keeps you from fun…
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Three Stages to Clearing Chronic Post-Op Pain Chronic post-operative pain is the top reason teens and adults seek out Bridging for pain relief. The Mystery Not only is post-operative chronic pain a noted outcome of surgery, it is often a mystery to the traditional medical community as to why it occurs. There are many studies…
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Insights about Chronic Pain 80% of childhood chronic pain continues into adulthood. Many study* participants reported the pain was the result of a sports injury. (*Source: Chronic Pain in Adolescents Children (Basel) Dec 2016 Freiedrichdorf et al.) 17% of adults with chronic pain had it as a child. Chronic pain is also a significant post-operative…
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