Patient Education Hub

Evidence-informed articles on pain science, injury rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal health — written for patients by Thomas Stratton, Myotherapist.

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Causes Chronic Neck and Shoulder Tension?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Causes Jaw Tension and TMJ Pain?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Causes Shin Splints — and How Do You Fix Them?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Frozen Shoulder — and Will It Actually Thaw?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is IT Band Syndrome — and Why Is Stretching It Not Enough?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Piriformis Syndrome?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Plantar Fasciitis and How Is It Treated?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Sciatica? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Tennis Elbow and Why Won't It Go Away?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is a Cervicogenic Headache?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Are My Hamstrings Always Tight?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do My Calves Feel Tight or Cramp?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do My Hips Feel Tight After Sitting?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do Some People Develop Sciatica?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Does Lower Back Pain Keep Coming Back?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Does My Knee Hurt Going Down Stairs?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Does My Shoulder Click or Pop?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do My Calves Feel Tight or Cramp?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Rheumatism?

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Polymyalgia Rheumatica: What It Is, Why It Matters

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Clinician's Overview

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Varicose Veins and Manual Therapy

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Dialysis and Musculoskeletal Health

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Cavernomas: What They Are and Why They Matter

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Poland Syndrome: An Overview

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Camptodactyly: Congenital Finger Flexion Deformity

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Dupuytren's Contracture: Causes, Progression, and Management

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Diaphragmatic Dysfunction and the Hypersympathetic State

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Pain Science & Education

Pain Science & Education

Can Anxiety Cause Physical Pain?

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Pain Science & Education

Can I Ever Fully Recover?

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Pain Science & Education

Is Breathing Important?

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Pain Science & Education

What Are the Different Types of Pain?

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Pain Science & Education

What Is Central Sensitisation?

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Pain Science & Education

What Is Referred Pain?

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Pain Science & Education

What Is a Trigger Point?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Do Muscles Guard and Tighten During Pain?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Do Small Injuries Sometimes Cause Severe Pain?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Does Cold Weather Make Pain Worse?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Feel Worse at Night?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Move Around the Body?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Persist After Healing?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Sometimes Appear Without a Clear Injury?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Does Stress Amplify Pain?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Should I Not Be Overly Concerned About My Medical Imaging?

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Pain Science & Education

Why Should I Receive Evidence-Based Care?

5 min read
Pain Science & Education

Is Manual Therapy Only a Placebo or a Crutch?

8 min read
Pain Science & Education

Where Did Trigger Point Therapy Originate?

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Pain Science & Education

What Is Chiropractic Manipulation and What Does the Research Say?

7 min read
Pain Science & Education

What Is a Myotherapist?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Do Some Areas Hurt More Than Others?

7 min read

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