Are You Exercising the Best Way for Lifelong Health? One of the most common questions I hear after a Bridging® session is: “Now that I can move … what should I do next?” The simple answer: stay active. But if you’re like most people, you want more: ✅ More strength to keep up with kids […]
The hidden impact of biopsies and skin procedures on your muscles Most of us expect the scars from dermatology procedures to heal and fade over time. What we don’t expect is how these procedures can quietly disrupt our muscles, leading to changes in strength, posture, and even joint health over the years. As we age, […]
Kids Fall Afterward, Do They Just Need Time to Heal, or a Reset? We all know kids fall — a lot! Whether it’s learning new skills, testing limits, or being goaded into taking risks by friends, falling is part of childhood. Younger kids fall because they haven’t yet developed a sense of boundaries or safety. […]
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 […]