This is the last article in the series, where we do another "myth flip" and go back the other way. To see the video version. check out our instagram page: https://instagram.com/p/DRVTQoykhAG/ With all the talk about stretching, you might wonder if it’s really worth your time. The answer isn’t so clear-cut. While stretching might not be a cure-all, it remains crucial for many movements and can be particularly beneficial if you have specific mobility limitations impacting pain

Graded exposure is often the most important part of a rehab program for both acute and chronic conditions. The idea is straightforward: gradually load the injured tissue — whether muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve or bone — and increase that load as tolerated to improve tolerance and desensitise the area. To see the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDPdFxkx4z/?igsh=MWhianV3dTVmZHhlMA== A practical example from my own rehab: I’m workin

In this first of a 2 part series, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka to discuss yoga-related shoulder pain, particularly with movements such as the handstand and downward dog. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPzkgF5kwqI/?igsh=YWZ2bGVuOWlrbDU5 #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy

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Have you ever noticed clicking sounds or pain in your jaw when talking or chewing? You may be experiencing a condition known as...

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