Quick Overview: Part 3 in a series on how respiratory illness affects movement — sometimes for years This is the third article in a series exploring how respiratory illness can quietly affect your ability to move, even years later. In this discussion, I’ll cover: How breathing relates to the rest of the body Why “recovered” […]
Quick Overview: This is part 2 of 4 discussing respiratory illness Included today are: Why early respiratory illness affects posture, strength, and behavior—and what can still change. The long-term movement impacts from childhood illnesses are real—even years later. Understanding the invisible impacts to upper body development from an early respiratory event. Early-Life Respiratory Bugs Are […]
Tis the Season for Coughs, Colds, Flu, and Pneumonia I write about movement … so how the heck do respiratory illnesses tie into movement issues? Bottom line: after you’ve been sick, your body will always find a way to keep you breathing. (It’s kind of essential!) But you may not realize the physical and structural […]
Snow, Being Active, and Your Muscles Have you had a chance to be out playing in the snow? This is the season to rediscover your inner child, and enjoy the magic that snow and winter activities bring! Me, I’ve been out a couple of times with my snow shoes. The time in the pristine woods […]
As I was running the 5k at a comfortable pace (at my 13:30 minutes per mile pace, lol) in the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot this year, my mind wandered. Suddenly, I was back in high school — trying to run a mile. Then back in 5th grade — struggling through the 50-yard dash. In those moments, […]
Last week at the Medical Fitness Association annual conference, I had the privilege of hearing some of the newest insights in fitness — especially around aging and wellness. Yes, I was also there sharing my own findings about how life events and medical procedures derail our ability to move freely. (If you missed it, I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sprained Ankles: It Isn’t If You’ve Had One, but How Many! Ankle sprains are incredibly common. Often, it’s not a matter of if, but how many times it has happened. For more perspective on sprained ankles: Emergency Departments report over 2 million ankle sprains per year. 45% of athletic injuries are ankle sprains. 90% are […]
Getting back to normal after having your leg cast Tom was frustrated. His leg and lower back hurt in ways he couldn’t explain. He had tried everything—orthopedic 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 […]