Adults - Bridging Technique

Rear-Ended and You’re Ok, But Are You? 5 Common, Yet Hidden Issues

February 4, 2022/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Injuries and Accidents /by tilpro

Nearly 2.5 million rear end collisions are reported in the United States every year and are responsible for 28% of all crashes – making this type of collision the most common type of crash.

You were rear-ended. You walked away, but don’t feel quite right.

Getting hit from behind at moderate to high speed is a big deal! You likely weren’t visibly hurt, but don’t feel quite right either.

We’ve seen quite a few people recently where a rear-end auto accident ends up being the primary factor impacting their movement and ability to feel calm.

Foot Surgery and Still Have Pain, Swelling, or Balance Concerns?

January 21, 2022/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Surgical Recovery /by tilpro

Facts about feet issues and surgeries

Bunions affect approximately 25-30% of adults.

Most common foot surgeries are to address:

bunions
hammer toes
tendon release
neuroma
metatarsal repair

Feet still hurting after surgery?

Sleep … the Magic Elixir of CALM

December 10, 2021/in Adults, Bridging Technique /by tilpro

Finding more calm has been a frequent theme for us this year. Even so, sometimes we forget the obvious.

Sleep is 25-33% of our day, and it has a huge impact of our ability to stay level-headed. It’s a big deal. In fact the sleep industry is a $30B industry!

Some reminders about the physical and mental importance of sleep:

Sleep is essential for muscle healing
Sleep is essential for brain health
Sleep is recently implicated with dementia

For more on many aspects of sleep, check out this resource.

Asking For Your Help … to Spread the Word!

December 3, 2021/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Children, News /by tilpro

You and your family know first-hand how much Bridging® has helped —

put your pain in the past,
keep a parent vibrant with improved balance and mobility,
keep family peace with a calm and regulated child, or
catch your little one up with developmental milestones.

We are grateful for the opportunities to keep you and your family thriving and want to ask if you can share the word. The more people who know about Bridging®, the more people who can get help. Read more

Hands + Age = Arthritis? No!

November 12, 2021/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Physical Stresses, Seniors /by tilpro

Arthritic hands: what else may be the cause?

As the weather gets cooler it seems that our adult joints get stiffer.

We tend to blame our age or the cold, but reduced activity is likely the cause.

There are many studies that show movement is the most effective way to lower pain and improve function, without negative side effects.

Hands are no exception. As fingers swell and stiffen many people look to steroid creams or injections for help. These provide relief, but are not a long term solution.

Here’s another perspective on arthritis, and how Bridging® can help restore your hand function and strength. Read more

Pain — The #1 Reason Teens and Adults Seek Out Bridging® Relief

May 7, 2021/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Physical Stresses, Surgical Recovery /by tilpro

Insights about Chronic Pain

80% of childhood chronic pain continues into adulthood.

Many study* participants reported the pain was the result of a sports injury. (*Source: Chronic Pain in Adolescents Children (Basel) Dec 2016 Freiedrichdorf et al.)

17% of adults with chronic pain had it as a child.

Chronic pain is also a significant post-operative complication. Read more

Is Your Arm Aching Following the Vaccine? 😫

January 26, 2021/in Adults, At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique /by tilpro

Have you gotten your Covid vaccine yet?

Does your arm or shoulder have pain, swelling, and stiffness?

At Kinetic Konnections we find vaccines (flu or Covid) tend to block micromovements in your arm and shoulder area.

When the micromovements change, the pain and stiffness go away. It’s that straight forward. I made the video below to guide you through improving the post-vaccine micromovements on your own. Read more

Pain, Injury, or Behavior Got You Stressed Out?

January 15, 2021/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Holiday Stresses, Physical Stresses /by tilpro

What’s stressing you out these days?

Is 2021 off to a painful or stressful start?

In pain and still searching for help?
Recovering from surgery or an injury and wondering when you’ll get back to normal?
Stressed and worried about your child’s behavior?

Lasting Effects from Injuries. Who is Easier to Help — Kids or Adults?

November 6, 2020/in Adults, Bridging Technique, Children, Injuries and Accidents /by tilpro

How is helping an injury different between kids and adults?

Recently we had a client ask, “Is it easier to help kids, or adults?” My answer, “It depends.”

We recently explored this question related to surgical recovery.

However, injuries are a more common event at all ages so let’s explore the differences between helping adults and children erase the after-effects of an injury. Read more