It’s a Holiday weekend! For many of you it’s a time to enjoy outdoor activities with friends and family, often as part of a tradition. Please take care to be safe as you travel and play. Traditions I have a 20+ year tradition of visiting dear friends in CA. The memories of hiking, art, culture, […]
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, […]