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Reading to understand your body

Articles on pain, stiffness and movement. All grounded in peer-reviewed research and Fasya's expert-reviewed knowledge base.

Why does my back hurt after sitting for a long time?

Is it the chair, your posture or a weak core? Research blames all three far less than you would think. What actually makes the difference, and what you can do at the same desk today.

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Why do we wake up stiff in the morning?

Your lower back says "slow down" as you get out of bed; ten minutes later everything has settled. What happens in the body overnight, why stiffness eases with movement, and in which rare case it really is a sign.

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Why does my neck hurt when I sit at the computer?

Is it your posture, a forward head or the 'flat neck' on your X-ray? Research blames all three far less than you would think. Why the neck gets tired, how it works with the upper back and shoulders, and what you can do today.

11 min read
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Tight hips: have your muscles really shortened?

You have been stretching your hip flexors for weeks and the feeling is still there. Measurements do not support the 'muscle got short' story. Where tight hips actually come from, and what is missing when stretching is not enough.

12 min read
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What is fascia? The web that makes the body one piece

Everyone talks about fascia, but few explain what it is. From the skin of an orange to nerve endings: what fascia really is, which claims rest on evidence, and why listening to your body is a skill you can learn.

11 min read
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