When kids have had a cast … Every time we left (the BridgingÂź Institute) we had relief for everything–fears, balance, etc., and the best night of sleep! Milestones would happen shortly after the session.” Erica S. (mom) From struggles to success Today, Erica’s son is a thriving 12-year-old â excelling in basketball, doing well in […]
Getting back to normal after having your leg cast Tom was frustrated. His leg and lower back hurt in ways he couldnât explain. He had tried everythingâorthopedic specialists, neurologists, pain management, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and physical therapy. Every medical test came back “normal.” At 42, keeping up with his kids, home, work, and […]
Q&A About Your Post-surgical Recovery and BridgingÂź After surgery, your muscle coordination and micromovements are often disrupted. These disruptions thwart your recovery efforts. The good news is BridgingÂź offers unique help for a faster and more complete recovery. How? Well, before diving into your questions, letâs review common muscle glitches during and after recovery: Disrupted […]
Ellieâs Surgeries: A Journey Back from Pain So often when youâve had a surgical procedure you successfully navigate your recovery only to find youâre not quite back to your âold self.â Stiffness, pain, and restricted movement may linger, making it hard to feel truly well. So, what can you do? Unlike massage, rehab exercises, chiropractic […]
The Surgery Was Successful ⊠But Are You Truly Recovered? Whether your surgery was planned or unexpected, robotic, laparoscopic, or open incision, healing doesnât necessarily mean youâre âback to normal.â Why? Because even after the scars fade, surgery can have long-lasting effects on your movement and ability to stay active. Letâs dive into why surgery […]
Welcome to 2025: New Year, New Movement and Strength Goals! As the year begins, youâve probably seen plenty of exercise tips about what to do, how much, and how often. Letâs skip all that. Instead, I want to focus on topics that donât often get enough attention â insights to help you move better, feel […]
Thoughts on Wellness and Movement Goals … As the year winds down, do you find yourself reflecting on your wellness journey? Yes, I write weekly about the importance of movement and balance for long-term health, but … confession time … I have to think about it too! To help you with your reflection and planning, […]
Injuries and Their Impact on Balance Life has no shortage of ways to throw off your balance â whether itâs a car accident, a trip and fall, being knocked over, or slipping on something unexpected. The list is endless. Itâs easy to blame poor balance for getting you into trouble. But more often than not, […]
Balance and Falls: Is Falling a Result of Bad Balance? As winter approaches, many of us become more mindful of our balance skills. We might think that practicing standing on one leg is all it takes to avoid falling. But is that really enough? When the Unexpected Happens The truth is most of us donât […]
Movement is so important to maintaining or improving our health! Stretching? It may help, but finding the root cause of the tightness or pain is the real opportunity. Sue’s story is the perfect example, which also shows how well the body can disguise its compensations. Read on … Getting to the Root of Sueâs Back […]