Quick Overview: Part 1 in a series on how a fall affects your ability to move Falls don’t just cause bruises. They can markedly change how your body moves and reacts for years. In this series, we will explore what most recovery models completely miss: How falling creates hidden disruptions in your movement system The […]
Snow, Being Active, and Your Muscles Have you had a chance to be out playing in the snow? This is the season to rediscover your inner child, and enjoy the magic that snow and winter activities bring! Me, I’ve been out a couple of times with my snow shoes. The time in the pristine woods […]
Are Medical Procedures Interfering with Your Movement? We’ve all had them — some of us more than others. From the “routine” (blood draws, IVs) to the major (C-sections, appendix removal, knee replacements). I write about staying active and pain-free, so why am I writing about medical procedures? Because EVERY SINGLE ONE — large or small […]
Why I’m Questioning Balance Exercises July 31st. A date etched in my memory because I fell that day. Nothing broke, but if you saw my bruises, you’d wonder who I picked a fight with. (Spoiler: the concrete won.) Coupled with my fall from the “hit from behind by cyclist” last year, these experiences got me […]
Behind the Scenes … It’s been a busy summer here at the Bridging® Institute! A lot has been happening behind the scenes to make education more accessible and to share new ways of explaining how Bridging helps you move and feel better. Whether you’re curious for yourself or know a friend who could benefit, here […]
Can Sinus Surgery Affect Your Neck and Shoulders? Welcome to Jenny’s world. Several years ago, she had sinus surgery to repair a deviated septum. The results weren’t quite what she’d hoped, so she went through a second procedure recently. This time, it worked! Her breathing finally improved. But her muscles didn’t get the memo. Her […]
How Should Your Knee Really Move? And Reasons Post-surgery Recovery Often Falls Short It’s an active time of year — but many people are sitting on the sidelines with knee trouble. Whether it’s a strain, ACL or meniscus tear, or even a total knee replacement, recovery can leave you wondering, “Why doesn’t my knee feel […]
When Your Knee Gets Injured — and Doesn’t Bounce Back You don’t realize how much you rely on your knees — until they stop working the way they should. Walking, standing, getting into a car, navigating stairs, even just lying down. Suddenly, everyday activities become painful. You find yourself wincing over the simplest things: Putting […]
Early Life Movement Glitches — and Their Impact Years Later Angelica’s hips had “felt wrong” for years. The discomfort became something she simply lived with — until her mom wondered if early-life movement disruptions might offer an explanation. She suggested Angelica reach out to the Bridging® Institute to explore whether the developmental framework of Bridging […]
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 […]