You train, get new gear, but still aren’t quite able to match the speed or skill of your peers. Or, maybe you seem more prone to injuries. That’s what Sam struggled with. He plays high level club baseball yet, already at age 15, has had two big knee injuries. He and his parents wondered how […]
Three friends have fallen in the past six months and broken their wrists. One had surgery and a cast, another had a series of casts, and the other had a cast and splint. Each bone was healed according to common metrics in the orthopedic world. And yet, they each feel that their wrist function and […]
Over the past two weeks I’ve been testing the balance of volunteers to put our new Balance Tracking System device to work (read more here). What’s been fascinating is two-fold: First, each person tested actually had an accurate sense of what made them feel better or worse. We were able to validate this intuition and […]
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 […]