Traveling to spend time with loved ones? It’s the busiest time of the year to travel and weather can be a bit unpredictable. How we make the most of the time involves so many choices – Travel style — leave early or cut it close? Packing styles — be flexible and light or prepared for […]
Luggage: Which style to minimize body stress? Does the thought of travel make your back or shoulder cringe? Each type of luggage has its own pro’s and con’s related to stress to your body. Which is right for you? Depends on several factors. Some of the pro’s and con’s are discussed below to help guide […]
Flying and bags overhead: a recipe for many an injury Traveling this holiday season? Believe it or not, how you use the overhead space on a plane is essential to maximizing time with loved ones. There are so many ways that putting a bag overhead can lead to an injury which can ruin holiday plans. […]
Miss one of the recent head injury discussions? Here are the links to our blog. Cleared, but still struggling The call came three months after the injury. “My daughter is still having headaches. She also says that her vision is blurry sometimes. We saw the neurologist and she was cleared.” Find the full article […]
The case of the high school Volleyball Concussion “Thank you for seeing M last week! She is feeling much better and was cleared from her concussion on Friday! Thanks so much for your help.” On a recent Tuesday evening a high school volleyball player took a powerful bump to her head from a ball during […]
The unexpected head injury — birth As we explore head injuries this month it is easy to overlook events from our very entry into this world. There are so many ways that a baby’s head gets stressed at birth. Yes, there is supposed to be lots of stress at birth. However, in a number of […]
“I’m 75 and trying to stay active. I keep falling and no one can figure out why. I don’t want to use this walker but I’m afraid to be moving around without it.” Falling, a post-concussion issue? Head injuries don’t just happen to children and athletes. Falls amongst older adults are a leading cause of […]
“My daughter fell on the playground at school. The ER says there is no concussion. She took a pretty good hit in the face. Should we come in?” Each year, nearly 200,000 children, ages 14 and under, require emergency room treatment due to playground falls. The most severe playground-related injuries are due to falls. More […]
The call came three months after the injury. “My daughter is still having headaches. She also says that her vision is blurry sometimes. We saw the neurologist and she was cleared.” Fall is a time for lots of outdoor activity. Coupled with slippery rain and leaves the season is ripe with the conditions for the […]
Deliberate practice is something we embrace as Bridging® Technique Specialists. Finding ways to help relieve your pain faster and increase function more completely is a passion for us. Breaking down the nuances of your pains or developmental challenges to better understand the causes, effects, and movement relationships is something we love to do. Every two […]