Spinal Wellness Center of Ithaca

01/27/2026

Barefoot “Birkie-type” shoes!

01/27/2026

01/21/2026

A newborn’s skull is one of the most overlooked engineering marvels in the human body.

Unlike an adult skull, a baby’s head is constructed from separate bone plates connected by fibrous joints known as sutures. Between these plates are soft regions called fontanelles. This is not a flaw or an unfinished structure—it is a necessary design feature.

During labor, the baby’s head must pass through a narrow birth canal. A rigid skull would make this process far more dangerous for both mother and child. Instead, the plates temporarily overlap and reshape, a process known as molding, allowing safe delivery without damaging the brain.

But the story doesn’t end at birth.

In the first years of life, the human brain grows rapidly—reaching about 80–90% of its adult size by early childhood. The skull accommodates this growth by remaining flexible, expanding gradually as neural tissue develops. Blood vessels, nerves, and protective membranes all grow in coordination during this period.

Then something remarkable happens.

As brain growth slows, the sutures begin to close—not all at once, and not too early. This gradual fusion strengthens the skull, forming a solid protective case precisely when flexibility is no longer needed.

The timing is critical.

• If fusion happens too early (a condition known as craniosynostosis), it can restrict brain growth.
• If fusion is delayed too long, the brain remains vulnerable to injury.

Biology must get this balance exactly right.

This isn’t merely about bones forming. It involves cell signaling, genetic regulation, mechanical stress sensing, and developmental timing—all working together without supervision.

A structure that is:
• Flexible when flexibility is essential
• Strong when protection becomes critical
• Timed to match brain development

…raises a deeper question.

Does such coordinated planning emerge from unguided processes alone—
or does it reflect built-in intelligence that anticipated future needs before they arose?

The human skull doesn’t just protect life.
It prepares for it.

01/10/2026

Lightweight + Flexible

01/07/2026

We just received another great review on Google:

01/06/2026

Don't screw up your whole body by squeezing your feet into shoes shaped like a canoe!

Most running shoes still follow the same narrow template.

If you look at them from above, the difference is obvious.
Regular running shoes taper toward the toes.
Wide toe box running shoes don’t.

This comparison, shared by Volumental, shows how toe box shape changes how a shoe fits the foot.
Foot-shaped running shoes follow the natural outline of the foot, giving the big toe room to stay straight and the toes space to spread.

That shape matters.
It affects comfort, stability, and how your foot works with every step.

This isn’t about minimal vs cushioned.
It’s about whether the shoe actually matches foot anatomy.

Once you start looking at running shoes from this angle, it’s hard to ignore the difference.

01/06/2026

Looking better all the time.

01/01/2026

Check out this mens wide toe casual sneakers low upper rubber sole lace closure on Temu. like other sports & outdoors products.

01/01/2026

Check out this minimalist barefoot running shoes zero drop sole lightweight breathable walking shoes for men women low top sneakers with non slip rubber outsole training casual everyday shoes gym shoes fitness footwear durable traction fabric upper on Temu. like other sports & outdoors products.

12/29/2025