Getting back to normal after having your leg cast Tom was frustrated. His leg and lower back hurt in ways he couldnât explain. He had tried everythingâorthopedic 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 […]
Q&A About Your Post-surgical Recovery and BridgingÂź After surgery, your muscle coordination and micromovements are often disrupted. These disruptions thwart your recovery efforts. The good news is BridgingÂź offers unique help for a faster and more complete recovery. How? Well, before diving into your questions, letâs review common muscle glitches during and after recovery: Disrupted […]
Ellieâs Surgeries: A Journey Back from Pain So often when youâve had a surgical procedure you successfully navigate your recovery only to find youâre not quite back to your âold self.â Stiffness, pain, and restricted movement may linger, making it hard to feel truly well. So, what can you do? Unlike massage, rehab exercises, chiropractic […]
The Surgery Was Successful ⊠But Are You Truly Recovered? Whether your surgery was planned or unexpected, robotic, laparoscopic, or open incision, healing doesnât necessarily mean youâre âback to normal.â Why? Because even after the scars fade, surgery can have long-lasting effects on your movement and ability to stay active. Letâs dive into why surgery […]
The theme for this week … What happens with your bones directly affects the muscles. When bones are immobilized for healing, the muscles tend to go offline. This impacts your ability to be active, which is where BridgingÂź comes to the rescue. By resetting muscle relationships you can, once again, be active. This month we’ll […]
The theme for this week … Oh, the many ways that medical procedures can get our muscles confused! This week we look at the impact of surgery on young children. Early medical interventions can affect movement development in ways you may not realize. Read on … Did your child have surgery at a young age? […]
The theme for this week … Oh, the many ways that medical procedures can get our muscles confused! This week we zero in on a popular topic on our YouTube channel — knee replacement recovery beyond the flex and extend goals of typical rehab. BridgingÂź addresses some often overlooked muscle interconnections around the knee. Read […]
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 […]
The theme for this week … Recently I’ve written about the many benefits of being physically active. Now we switch to the medical disruptors which may challenge your ability to be active. This week … the after-effects of minimally invasive surgery. Although minimal, it often disrupts how your muscles work together, and Robyn’s story shows […]
The theme for this week … when freak injuries happen Freak accidents, whether a sports injury, auto accident, or just a random thing, happen. Thankfully, the EMT’s stabilize us, and surgical teams can put us back together. However, your body often needs more to really feel normal again. Read on … Being active side-tracked by […]