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Stephen Strumos
- May 4
- 3 min
How do you know when to push and when to back off?
Tired of either burning out, getting hurt, or just not making any progress?
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Stephen Strumos
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Do You Need "Corrective Exercise"?
Is there anything special about "corrective exercises" that helps us rehabilitate our pain?
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Stephen Strumos
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Why Your Lower Back Hurts
More than 80% of the population will feel back pain at some point in their life. That's why it's important to understand why it happens
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Stephen Strumos
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
Why the R.I.C.E Principle No Longer Applies
The rationale behind this treatment was to manage inflammation. But what if that's detrimental to the healing process?
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Stephen Strumos
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
The 3 Steps to Rehabilitate Any Injury
Dealing with pain, especially the chronic kind, can impact more than just your workouts. Here are the steps I use to tackle any injury
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Stephen Strumos
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
The Mental Burden of Pain Rehabilitation
When it comes to pain, it's important to understand that it's not as black and white as we may think.
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Stephen Strumos
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
I Just Tweaked Something, Now What?
Does this situation sound familiar? You've injured or hurt yourself doing something. You begin to catastrophize your pain...
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Stephen Strumos
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Is it Safe to do Activities That Are Painful?
Pain is feedback for what's going on in the body. But sometimes it can be deceptive, especially when it comes to chronic pain.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
How to Deal with Muscle Stiffness and Tightness
Tightness isn't what you think. We tend to say that if a muscle feels tight it's shortened and you need to stretch it. But is this the case?
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Stephen Strumos
- Jul 6, 2022
- 4 min
4 Back Pain Myths That Need to be Forgotten
Lower back pain is something a majority of the population will experience. As such, we tend to have many untrue beliefs that get passed down
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Do "Noisy" Joints Indicate Dysfunction?
We've all heard our joints pop and crack from time to time. But is it something worth worrying about?
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 22, 2022
- 3 min
When is Surgery Necessary When Treating Injury?
Whether it's a traumatic injury or a chronic one, surgery is often cited as the way to go in terms of treatment.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
Does Posture Really Matter When it Comes to Pain?
We're often told to "sit up straight", for fear of causing damage and pain. But are these claims warranted?
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Stephen Strumos
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
How to Deal with Pain in Training
So you’ve been working out and training but you’re dealing with some pain. The most common question I get is, “what do I do?”
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Stephen Strumos
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
Are You Actually Stiff, Tight, or Unstable?
It’s hard not to indulge in our feelings and take them for face value for what’s actually going on in our bodies.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
Finding an Entry Point in Injury Rehab
Whether it’s coming off of a serious acute injury or dealing with a chronic one, trying to figure out where to start is tough.
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Stephen Strumos
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Does Stretching Actually Do Anything?
The typical narratives around stretching are as follows: It clinically helps prevent muscle shortening Makes “tight” muscles loose...
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Stephen Strumos
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min
"Why Do My Hamstrings Always Feel Tight?" - A Postural Case Study and Solution
Why is it that the hamstrings are such a popular stretching target? There is a common root cause that can illuminate the issue.
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Stephen Strumos
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
How To Undo Damage Caused To Your Hips By Sitting
Sitting is an unfortunate necessity for a lot of people. Here's how to tackle the issue from the perspective of your hips.
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