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Why Does Pain Persist

Why Does Pain Persist

Why Does Pain PersistKristin Bignell - PT, BScES, MScPT, CMAG
Published on: 14/04/2026

Your body responds to stress the same way regardless of the cause — physical, emotional, or environmental. Over time, that response can pile up and keep your system in an inflamed, sensitised state. This is called allostatic load, and it's one of the most important (and overlooked) reasons pain becomes chronic.

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Back Pain Is Not Just a Spine Problem

Back Pain Is Not Just a Spine Problem

Back Pain Is Not Just a Spine ProblemKristin Bignell - PT, BScES, MScPT, CMAG
Published on: 13/02/2026

Back pain is multifactorial and the real problem isn't the pain itself. Want to know the real culprit?

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Knee Pain Is Not Just a Knee Problem

Knee Pain Is Not Just a Knee Problem

Knee Pain Is Not Just a Knee ProblemKristin Bignell - PT, BScES, MScPT, CMAG
Published on: 11/02/2026

Knee pain is multifactorial and the real problem isn't the pain itself. Want to know the real culprit?

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Shoulder Pain Is Not Just a Rotator-Cuff Problem

Shoulder Pain Is Not Just a Rotator-Cuff Problem

Shoulder Pain Is Not Just a Rotator-Cuff ProblemKristin Bignell - PT, BScES, MScPT, CMAG
Published on: 09/02/2026

Pain is multifactorial and the real problem isn't the pain itself. Want to know the real culprit?

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