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

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Musculoskeletal Conditions30 articles

Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Causes Chronic Neck and Shoulder Tension?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Causes Jaw Tension and TMJ Pain?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

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

6 min read
Occupational Health

Why Electricians Commonly Develop Neck and Shoulder Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Plumbers Often Develop Lower Back and Hip Tightness

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Truck Drivers Commonly Develop Sciatica and Thoracolumbar Stiffness

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Office Workers Develop Neck Tension and Headaches

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Childcare Workers Commonly Develop Shoulder and Hip Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Dentists Frequently Develop Neck and Thoracic Stiffness

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Hairdressers Frequently Develop Wrist, Neck, and Shoulder Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Warehouse Workers Commonly Develop Sciatica-Like Symptoms

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Personal Trainers Often Develop Chronic Tendon Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why New Mothers Frequently Develop Neck and Mid-Back Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Mechanics Develop Chronic Thoracic and Shoulder Stiffness

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Delivery Drivers Frequently Develop Hip Imbalances

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Programmers Often Develop Wrist and Forearm Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Aged Care Workers Develop Chronic Fatigue and Lumbar Strain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Landscapers Develop Chronic Lumbar Fatigue

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Removalists Frequently Develop Disc Irritation

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Fitness Instructors Commonly Develop Achilles and Hip Tendon Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Forklift Drivers Develop Thoracolumbar Tightness

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Concreters Commonly Develop Knee and Lumbar Pain

7 min read
Occupational Health

Why Bricklayers Often Develop Hip and SIJ Dysfunction

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Frozen Shoulder — and Will It Actually Thaw?

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

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

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Piriformis Syndrome?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Plantar Fasciitis and How Is It Treated?

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)?

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Sciatica? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

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

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is a Cervicogenic Headache?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Are My Hamstrings Always Tight?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do My Calves Feel Tight or Cramp?

5 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do My Hips Feel Tight After Sitting?

5 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do Some People Develop Sciatica?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Does Lower Back Pain Keep Coming Back?

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Does My Knee Hurt Going Down Stairs?

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Does My Shoulder Click or Pop?

5 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Why Do My Calves Feel Tight or Cramp?

5 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

What Is Rheumatism?

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Polymyalgia Rheumatica: What It Is, Why It Matters

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Clinician's Overview

8 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Varicose Veins and Manual Therapy

6 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Dialysis and Musculoskeletal Health

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Cavernomas: What They Are and Why They Matter

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Poland Syndrome: An Overview

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Camptodactyly: Congenital Finger Flexion Deformity

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Dupuytren's Contracture: Causes, Progression, and Management

7 min read
Musculoskeletal Conditions

Diaphragmatic Dysfunction and the Hypersympathetic State

7 min read

Pain Science & Education22 articles

Pain Science & Education

Can Anxiety Cause Physical Pain?

7 min read
Pain Science & Education

Can I Ever Fully Recover?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Is Breathing Important?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

What Are the Different Types of Pain?

7 min read
Pain Science & Education

What Is Central Sensitisation?

7 min read
Pain Science & Education

What Is Referred Pain?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

What Is a Trigger Point?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Do Muscles Guard and Tighten During Pain?

5 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Do Small Injuries Sometimes Cause Severe Pain?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Does Cold Weather Make Pain Worse?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Feel Worse at Night?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Move Around the Body?

5 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Persist After Healing?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Does Pain Sometimes Appear Without a Clear Injury?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

Why Does Stress Amplify Pain?

6 min read
Pain Science & Education

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

6 min read
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?

6 min read
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

Injury Healing & Tissue Adaptation12 articles

Rehabilitation & Exercise16 articles

Rehabilitation & Exercise

How Much Exercise Do Joints Actually Need?

5 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

How to Prevent Running Injuries: An Evidence-Based Guide

7 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Is Exercise Rehabilitation Essential?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

What Is Hip Hinging and Why Does It Matter for Your Back?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

What Is Isometric Exercise and Why Is It So Useful for Pain?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

What Is Neuromuscular Control?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Consistency Matters More Than Intensity

5 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Does Movement Reduce Pain?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Is Manual Therapy an Important Bridge for Exercise Therapy?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Is Progressive Loading Important?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Is Strength Training Essential for Joint Health?

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Small Daily Exercises Are More Effective Than Weekend Sessions

5 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Some Exercises Cause Pain Initially But Help Long-Term

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Consistency Matters More Than Intensity

5 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Is Surgery the Solution? A Conservative Perspective

8 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Conservative Rehabilitation — Does It Actually Work?

7 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Gluteus Medius Strength and Pelvic Stability

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Glute Maximus Hypertrophy

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Deep Neck Flexor Strength

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Serratus Anterior Activation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

How to Rebuild Load Tolerance After Injury

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Tendons Need Load to Heal

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Understanding Motor Control Rehabilitation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Why Stability Often Precedes Mobility

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Understanding Breathing Retraining in Rehabilitation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Understanding Scapular Dyskinesis Rehabilitation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

How Compensation Patterns Develop After Injury

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

How to Rehabilitate an Irritated Nervous System

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Understanding Load Management in Rehabilitation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

How to Progress Exercise Without Flare-Ups

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Rotator Cuff Stability

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Lower Trap Activation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Thoracic Extension and Rotation

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Deep Core Stability

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Iliopsoas Strength and Control

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Achilles Tendon Health

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Foot Strength and Arch Control

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Scapular Control

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Diaphragmatic Breathing

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Rib Cage Expansion

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for SIJ Stability

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Hip Stability During Walking

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Shoulder Stability Overhead

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Tendon Load Tolerance

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Neck Posture Correction

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Thoracic Mobility in Desk Workers

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Scapular Stability in Lifters

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Knee Stability and Valgus Control

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Balance and Proprioception

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Rib Mobility and Breathing Mechanics

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Lumbar Stability Without Aggravating Pain

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Forearm and Wrist Endurance

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Cervical Stability and Head Control

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Calf Strength and Ankle Stability

6 min read
Rehabilitation & Exercise

Best Exercises for Hip Internal Rotation Mobility

6 min read

Practical Self-Care14 articles

Lifestyle & Prevention9 articles

Assessment & Diagnosis9 articles

Recovery & Nutrition5 articles

Nutrition & Hydration7 articles

Occupational Health31 articles

Neurology & Neural Tension4 articles

Fascia & Connective Tissue6 articles

Breathing & Thoracic Function6 articles

Hypermobility & Connective Tissue4 articles

TMJ & Jaw Pain4 articles

Pain Science4 articles

Training & Rehabilitation7 articles

Thoracic Spine & Shoulder7 articles