Rear-ended, but “I Feel Fine” Past Vehicle Accidents: Why Your Pain May Be Connected Auto accidents are more common than we realize — especially in the wild-west of post-COVID driving. (Yes, its a thing!) Statistically, 29-30% of all vehicle accidents are a rear-end impact with another 20-25% being side-impact (T-bone). Does this include you? Regardless […]
Rear-ended, but “I feel fine.” Vehicle Accidents: Why Your Lingering Pain May Be Connected As we move out of winter, everything seems to speed up — including drivers. With that speed (and plenty of distraction) comes accidents. If it happens, you may walk away thinking, “Thank my lucky stars.” Or, maybe you feel shaken, but […]
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, […]
Are Medical Procedures Interfering with Your Movement? We’ve all had them — some of us more than others. From the “routine” (blood draws, IVs) to the major (C-sections, appendix removal, knee replacements). I write about staying active and pain-free, so why am I writing about medical procedures? Because EVERY SINGLE ONE — large or small […]
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 […]
Kids Fall Afterward, Do They Just Need Time to Heal, or a Reset? We all know kids fall — a lot! Whether it’s learning new skills, testing limits, or being goaded into taking risks by friends, falling is part of childhood. Younger kids fall because they haven’t yet developed a sense of boundaries or safety. […]
How Should Your Knee Really Move? And Reasons Post-surgery Recovery Often Falls Short It’s an active time of year — but many people are sitting on the sidelines with knee trouble. Whether it’s a strain, ACL or meniscus tear, or even a total knee replacement, recovery can leave you wondering, “Why doesn’t my knee feel […]
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 […]
The Link Between Your Feet and Whole-Body Movement Your Feet Play a Bigger Role Than You Think Yes, your feet have a LOT to do with how you move — far beyond just what shoes you wear. Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared two real-life stories about how foot injuries and surgeries affected pain, […]
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 […]