Finding Relief and Strength: My Journey with Dr. Ray's Pain Science Approach
For the past two years, I have been experiencing non-specific back pain. I had tried out several different options such as physical...
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Michael Ray
Jun 95 min read
Low Back Pain - Guiding the Path
In this educational blog, we will discuss the nuances of low back pain. Hopefully you will find this document helpful in managing your...
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Michael Ray
May 3111 min read
Adductor Strengthening Protocol - is this the next Nordic Hamstring Curl?
Author's note: I wrote this back in 2019 and need to review if there's any new evidence on this topic. Anecdotally, I often still...
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Michael Ray
May 128 min read
The Clinician's Narrative - Why Words Matter
Author's note: I wrote this around 2019 about an article that was integral to my own future research on beliefs surrounding pain. I hope...
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Michael Ray
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Client Success Story.
NOTE: This is a testimonial from a client, Alex M., who worked with Tame Pain and provided permission to share. I would like to take a...
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Michael Ray
Apr 17, 20237 min read
IASTM - Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel for Supportive Evidence
Introduction Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) is a popular intervention in the pain & rehab field that involves...
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Michael Ray
Mar 30, 202310 min read
The Regulators of Fatigue
We’ve likely all experienced fatigue, either after a long work week or a strenuous training block. Fatigue is typically described as a...
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Michael Ray
Mar 24, 202311 min read
Peering Beneath The Surface Might Not Be As Insightful As We Once Thought
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint among athletes and the general population. Many individuals seeking consultation...
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Michael Ray
Feb 2, 202316 min read
Mobility Explained
Author's note: I wrote this article back in 2018 based on current data. There has been updated research on this topic and the blog needs...
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Michael Ray
Nov 6, 202226 min read
SLEEP AND PAIN: A CLINICAL GUIDE
Introduction: It is helpful to begin from the premise that pain is not an object; it is a type of event. Pain is a way of...
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Michael Ray
Oct 7, 202218 min read
The Guide to Tendonitis
Have you ever been told you have “tendonitis,” golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, or jumper’s knee? Tendonitis is a common concern among those...
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Michael Ray
Oct 1, 202216 min read
Exercise for chronic pain populations: what do we really know?
Author's Note: Thanks to Dr. Leah Washington for her collaboration on this article, providing insightful additions, edits, and...
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Michael Ray
Sep 14, 202223 min read
'On The Margins' of Healthcare: Access For Those Experiencing Pain
Author's Note: This article was written during the peak of the pandemic (07/2020), a time in which marginalization became overtly obvious...
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Michael Ray
Aug 12, 202245 min read
The Guide to Low Back Pain
Part 1 - Introduction to Low Back pain Most humans will experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their life. Despite the...
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Michael Ray
Aug 10, 202217 min read
On Pain and Movement – Caught in an Endless Loop of Misinformation
We’ve previously published a an article on pain and the complexities of making sense of pain both as a human who personally experiences...
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Michael Ray
Aug 4, 202211 min read
Exercise for Persistent Pain Populations: Highly Recommended But Do We Know the Dosage
*Author's Note: This article was written in 2019. Since original publication more data has emerged, such as Placebo Exercise. I'll add an...
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Michael Ray
Jul 29, 202222 min read
Hip Surgery for Impingement - Out of FASHIoN
Introduction Are you someone who has noticed a "pinching" sensation at the front of your hip during activity? Perhaps it feels...
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Michael Ray
Jul 22, 202211 min read
Is High Intensity Exercise Appropriate For Those Dealing with Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA)?
The short and sweet answer is, yes, it is ok for folks dealing with these issues to exercise at higher intensities (cardiorespiratory...
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Michael Ray
Jul 4, 202255 min read
The Guide to Shoulder Pain
Have you ever been told you have "tight" upper traps causing shoulder pain? Perhaps someone has said your shoulder blade moves abnormally...
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Michael Ray
Jun 25, 202234 min read
The Guide to Neck Pain
Have you ever suffered from neck pain? Perhaps you woke one morning with a “crick” in your neck, or you’ve been diagnosed with “whiplash”...
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