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® […]
Her new workout plan was challenging. How did Bridging® make sure she was reaping all the benefits? In the latest Bridging® Insider video we meet Kim, who has some ambitious plans with her new workout routine. As she embarks on her new mix of activity she wanted to make sure she wasn’t going to aggravate […]
She wanted to get back to exercising for her health. How did Bridging® help? In the latest Bridging Insider video, we meet Zakiya whose exercise routine has been side-lined while caring for her son who has special needs. She’s had two key physical traumas over the years and she wants to make sure she is […]
Fatigue, strength, and balance concerns In the latest Bridging Insider video we meet John who wants to get back into a healthier lifestyle after being side-lined over the past few years with a degenerated hip. A new hip got rid of the source of his pain, and he was ready to get moving again! However, […]
Hip replacement surgery has changed so much over the years. With simpler approaches, the average age of for hip replacement is 65, making it a more common procedure. The primary goal of the procedure is improved mobility and activity with less pain. However, sometimes there isn’t as much improvement as you’d hoped for. At the […]
Wow! Did you know this about pain levels after hip replacement recovery? “… your pain levels should slowly decrease to about 1 or 2 in 12 weeks after the hip replacement,” per Johns Hopkins recovery Q&A information. I think most people expect to be completely out of pain 3 months later! Back pain after surgical […]
“An estimated 12 million individuals between the ages of 5 and 22 years suffer a sport-related injury annually, which leads to 20 million lost days of school and approximately $33 billion in health care costs.” Common Sports Injuries: Incidence and Average Charges | ASPE (hhs.gov) Post Surgery: Will I ever be back to normal? This […]
Anxiety and trauma resulting from childbirth, especially for C-section moms In a prior BLOG post I shared how the diaphragm, breathing, and lower body interconnections are all related, and most importantly, impact anxiety. One of the most common reasons we find for moms to feel anxious, as well as reluctant to restart activity, relates to […]