The theme for this week … Recently I’ve written about the many benefits of being physically active. Now we switch to the medical disruptors which may challenge your ability to be active. This week … the after-effects of minimally invasive surgery. Although minimal, it often disrupts how your muscles work together, and Robyn’s story shows […]
The theme for this week … Physical activity in the outdoors is so amazing for our well-being, but there are so many opportunities for something to happen. I didn’t set out to be a case study, but that’s just what happened. A biker ran into me. Yes, accidents do happen, and Bridging® can be a […]
The theme for this week … By some estimates foot pain bothers 20% of people over the age of 50. Podiatrists must be very busy! Because our focus is on being active, which is hard to do when your feet hurt, we wanted to further understand the relationship of foot pain and quality of life. […]
The theme for this week … A common issue that might be holding you back from being more active is a stiff back. Although a stiff back can be linked to many medical conditions, a stiff back can also be related to what’s happened to you in life. To the traditional medical community, these causes […]
The theme for this week … A common cause for weird or chronic pain is often a long-forgotten accident or injury. This week’s case study includes an injury which is one of the wildest we’ve seen in awhile! Read on … Weird chest pains…it’s a thing! Physical activity is your goal for better health, but […]
The theme for this week … You want to be more active, but chronic pain creates a hurdle that’s pretty challenging to get over. Surprisingly, adding activity may be just the thing you need to help with your chronic pain. Read on … Activity and chronic pain Physical activity is so magical for the body, […]
The theme for this week … keeping stress off knees Being active takes a hit when your knees hurt. Even though studies show movement helps knee pain, it still hurts to move! Often stress at the knee is from an unrelated source such as the hip or the foot, so targeting the knee fails to […]
The theme for this week … moderate exercise helps too! Once upon a time, conventional thinking was you had to push harder and longer to get benefits from a workout. Current research shows something different and that a less intense workout has its own benefits. This workout level is commonly referred to as Zone 2 […]
The theme for this week … back pain following major surgery Have you had major surgery, not felt like your old self? And especially after a C-section, have you been told that’s what to expect? We find the body is able to recover so much more, it just needs specific help. Read on … How […]
The theme for this week … the body tells its story! Often your pain, balance, or coordination concerns seem to be a mystery. One of the most common sources of the physical micromovement disruption that we find is a forgotten fall. How do we find it? Our problem-solving process deciphers the body’s story. Read on […]