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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 27, 2020
- 4 min
Relieve Lower Back Pain With These Mobilizations
Lower back pain is something that everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Here's how to begin tackling it.
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
Why Your Hips Are Shifting During Squats - And How To Fix It!
Hip shifting is a common squatting issue that is a sign of a more fundamental problem.
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 15, 2020
- 3 min
Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension By Targeting Your "Traps"
Most of us hold a ton of tension in our neck and shoulders leading to dysfunctional movement and pain. Here's how to tackle it.
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Stephen Strumos
- Apr 6, 2020
- 4 min
Master the Hip Hinge To Protect and Strengthen Your Lower Back
Learning how to hinge from the hips is the difference between putting lifting stresses in your lower body and your lower back.
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Stephen Strumos
- Feb 21, 2020
- 2 min
Do This After EVERY Workout For Healthy Shoulders - Fix Cracking And Popping
Popping and cracking along with pain when you try to exhibit full range of motion are signs that there may be some restriction in the...
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Stephen Strumos
- Feb 7, 2020
- 3 min
Fix Your Hunchback Posture In Less Than 10 Minutes Daily
Hunchback posture is characterized by a protruding head, and a rounded upper back and shoulders. Think of a poor sitting posture. The...
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Stephen Strumos
- Jan 24, 2020
- 4 min
How You Can Use Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) To Decrease Pain and Increase Performance
Self-myofascial release is a technique that inhibits overactive muscle fibers. People usually refer to it as foam rolling but there are...
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