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…
The theme for this week … how much activity translates to health benefits? Keeping up on emerging research about the relationship between activity and health is one of the important things we do for you. A new article recently published sheds new perspective on the amount of activity needed for health benefits. Read on ……
The theme for this week … back pain following major surgery Have you had major surgery, not felt like your old self? And especially after a C-section, have you been told that’s what to expect? We find the body is able to recover so much more, it just needs specific help. Read on … How…
The theme for this week … the body tells its story! Often your pain, balance, or coordination concerns seem to be a mystery. One of the most common sources of the physical micromovement disruption that we find is a forgotten fall. How do we find it? Our problem-solving process deciphers the body’s story. Read on…
The theme for this week … being active daily How much activity should you get daily and weekly? The gold standard of activity guidelines by American Council of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and published by the Department of Health and Human Services were updated in 2019. You can find the full report here. Here are the…
The journey of recovering from an injury … This week we share the saga of Cindy’s thumb, which is a good reminder that the body CAN put itself back together with a little support and guidance. And time! A refresher of the series of events … We featured Cindy last fall in one of our…
Micromovement disrupter: knee replacement surgery With over 600,000 performed in the U.S. in 2020, knee replacement surgery has become a somewhat routine surgical procedure. A common issue for many following their knee replacement is stiffness. We find the primary contributors to the knee stiffness are swelling and poor multi-dimensional function at the joint. Luckily, Bridging®…
When neck pain makes it harder to be active … Staying active is the key to both physical and mental health at ALL ages. But what if daily activities aggravate your neck pain? This is Ann’s dilemma — she is hoping for less pain so she can get through her day more comfortably. Let’s take…
Too much twisting has Liz’s back in a knot Sometimes the way we need to use our bodies at work can cause stress and strain, especially to our backs. In this YouTube session, we meet Dr. Liz who helps her patients’ feet feel and function better. However, the positions she has to maneuver herself into…
New hip needs more help for balance A little while ago we met John, who had a hip replaced in October 2022. His leg strength was uneven and he had more fatigue than he expected. In this YouTube session, we check back in to see what John has been up to since the first Bridging®…