Three clients in two days. Three different pain profiles. Each day at the Bridging Institute we see a variety of people with pain and movement concerns. Recently I met three people in two days with mystery pains. At first glance, the pain issues from all three clients seemed unrelated. But there ended up being a […]
Rear-ended, but “I Feel Fine” Past Vehicle Accidents: Why Your Pain May Be Connected Auto accidents are more common than we realize — especially in the wild-west of post-COVID driving. (Yes, its a thing!) Statistically, 29-30% of all vehicle accidents are a rear-end impact with another 20-25% being side-impact (T-bone). Does this include you? Regardless […]
Rear-ended, but “I feel fine.” Vehicle Accidents: Why Your Lingering Pain May Be Connected As we move out of winter, everything seems to speed up — including drivers. With that speed (and plenty of distraction) comes accidents. If it happens, you may walk away thinking, “Thank my lucky stars.” Or, maybe you feel shaken, but […]
The ‘Why’ Behind Staying Active Those of you who have been with me a little while know I’m passionate about being able to be strong and active. The specific ‘Why’ varies from person to person, including: Playing on the floor with grandkids or pets Playing golf or pickle with friends/colleagues Hiking or biking to explore, […]
Quick Overview: Part 4/4 in a series on how a fall affects movement This month’s series explores how a fall can quietly affect your ability to move. We’re diving into what most recovery models miss: How falling creates hidden disruptions in your movement system (Link to part 1.) The physics of impact — and how […]
Quick Overview: Part 2 in a series on how a fall affects movement This is the second in a series exploring how a fall can quietly affect your ability to move. In this series, we’re diving into what most recovery models completely miss: How falling creates hidden disruptions in your movement system (Link to part […]
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 […]