Micromovements and the stories they reveal … Your movements tell your story One of the primary principles in the Bridging® Technique is to analyze a set of passive movements where we do the moving, not you. These movements tell the story of how your body is actually getting you through the day. When we find…
Two days, three clients with falls. ‘Tis the season! Only two days back in the office in the new year and we’ve seen three clients recovering from injuries related to falls. So many ways to slip and fall — stairs, sidewalk, and tripping. Please be careful! As we worked through the Bridging movements with each…
Sobbing or acting out? Growth may be the culprit The sun, warmth, and outdoors are the perfect catalysts for growth in your children. With that growth comes two common challenges to being a parent — pain and dis-regulation. As a parent, there is nothing more heart breaking to have a sobbing child in the middle…
All the miles of walking and running has got you wondering if it’s time to get new shoes. I know, the shoes you have are so comfortable! It’s so hard to find a pair that feels right. Despite all of the technology and expert advice at the sports stores, I find there are two, more…
Active time causing new aches and pains? The weather is warming! Your newly organized day has active time planned in. You are out and about more. Great! Your legs, however, are protesting. In recent weeks I’ve heard from people that their legs are not so happy with all the walking and running happening. Kids’ leg…
Eighteen years on this journey Reflections … I could never have imagined where this journey helping people overcome their movement and developmental challenges would take me. Such a long way from my earlier career in engineering and power systems! Surprisingly, there are so many similarities. The power system principles and physics are my go-to when…
Medical Procedures: Add some Bridging for Additional Recovery Injuries happen any time of the year, whether from sports, accidents or daily living. When the pain is bad enough, an MRI may show a tear. This type of injury generally needs some surgical help for repair. We recently met a college athlete who still had pain…
Unexpected Post-procedure Outcomes Medical Procedures: Add Some Bridging for Full Recovery January is a time for medical procedures. Insurance plans kick-in with new options, and post-holiday downtime is a good time to take care of elective issues. The trauma from procedures, even if elective, is enough to mess up your movement fundamentals. This often is…
The call came three months after the injury. “My daughter is still having headaches. She also says that her vision is blurry sometimes. We saw the neurologist and she was cleared.” Fall is a time for lots of outdoor activity. Coupled with slippery rain and leaves the season is ripe with the conditions for the…
Surgery’s Leave-behind, the Scar The scar tissue is at fault they say … Yes, the scar tissue can be a source of discomfort and restricted movement, not to mention how it looks. Different than other professionals, we restore the movement to and across the area affected by the surgery. When the affected area can move…