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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Welcome to 2025: New Year, New Movement and Strength Goals! As the year begins, you’ve probably seen plenty of exercise tips about what to do, how much, and how often. Let’s skip all that. Instead, I want to focus on topics that don’t often get enough attention — insights to help you move better, feel […]
Movement is so important to maintaining or improving our health! Stretching? It may help, but finding the root cause of the tightness or pain is the real opportunity. Sue’s story is the perfect example, which also shows how well the body can disguise its compensations. Read on … Getting to the Root of Sue’s Back […]
Movement is so important to supporting or improving our health! However, our brains are filled with stories of why we are limited to the way we are. This series will discuss common myths and the micromovement counter-perspective. Read on … Movement Myth: “After an injury I just need some time to let things settle, and […]