You’ve often read here how injuries, surgeries, or accidents disrupt muscle coordination. These disruptions often show up as the source of your pain, balance issues, or even anxiety. But there’s another source of disruption I mention less often — early life. Yes, movement begins long before birth, from the first multiplying cells to the complex […]
Your body holds the story of your life — whether you remember it or not. Some common examples include: Tightness in the hip from a long-forgotten medical procedure. A twist in the forearm from a lingering sports injury. Instability in an ankle from a sprain during a late-night college mishap. These disruptions often go unnoticed […]
Long flights, heavy bags, endless walking … when you travel there are some very real physical skills and stresses to worry about. The Hidden Physical Demands of Travel Whether you’re flying across the country or adventuring overseas, your body will face a host of unique challenges. Are you worried about any of the following? In […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]