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, […]
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 […]
Your body holds the story of your life — whether you remember it or not. Some common examples include: Tightness in the hip from a long-forgotten medical procedure. A twist in the forearm from a lingering sports injury. Instability in an ankle from a sprain during a late-night college mishap. These disruptions often go unnoticed […]
As We Move from Cold and Flu Season to Allergy Season … The Surprising Muscle Group Affected by Respiratory Conditions Once you recover from an illness you may still be fatigued and not sleeping so well. Most people do not attribute those things to the lasting impact on your muscles from being sick. Allergies, bronchitis, […]
Long flights, heavy bags, endless walking … when you travel there are some very real physical skills and stresses to worry about. The Hidden Physical Demands of Travel Whether you’re flying across the country or adventuring overseas, your body will face a host of unique challenges. Are you worried about any of the following? In […]
Is It Just Stress? Or Something Deeper Behind Neck and Shoulder Pain? We often assume a stiff neck or tight shoulders are just the price we pay for busy, stressful lives. Sometimes that’s true … and sometimes, there’s more to the story. Meet Lori: Stressed Shoulders, Busy Life, and a Hidden Clue Lori is a […]
How Your Big Toe Impacts Your Hip & Lower Back If it’s happened to you, the sensation is unforgettable. If you’ve seen it happen, it’s just as shocking. And if you’ve ever thought about doing it to someone out of spite — I hope you reconsidered. What am I talking about? Putting a stick into […]
Her back pain had been a ‘thing’ for years. Yes, she had tried the usual gamut of professionals for help. Daily back pain was just part of life. Mara had seen countless professionals — yet nothing offered lasting relief. Then, at a business event, she heard me discussing the surprising link between C-section surgeries and […]
The theme for this week … Oh, the many ways that medical procedures can get our muscles confused! This week we zero in on the impact of dental procedures to the jaw and neck muscles. When these muscles are tight the ease and your performance of activities can be impacted. Read on … Insight of […]