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Thoughts and guidance on resolving persistent pain

I am a musculoskeletal pain-care specialist working with people living with persistent and complex pain, including long-standing jaw and TMJ-related symptoms.

This blog shares reflections from my clinical work. The emphasis is on understanding pain more clearly, reducing fear and uncertainty, and supporting self-care in ways that feel realistic and human — not overwhelming or prescriptive.

Illustration showing a whole-body connection between jaw pain and hip tension

Understanding the link between jaw pain and hip tension

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The Pain- Free Mindset by Dr Deepak Ravindran

The Pain-Free Mindset, Book Review

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covid-19 rules

Massage in the National Lockdown from 12th April 2021

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Volunteer massage therapy with the NHS

Volunteering as a complementary therapist has given me the perfect way to say thank you.

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Nice guidelines for treating chronic pain

Why the NICE guidance for chronic pain is a step in the right direction.

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Person applying a massage ball to the thigh.

Can massage balls relieve muscle pain?

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Should I buy a massage gun?

Should I Buy a Massage Gun?

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Dance to relieve chronic pain

How to Relieve Chronic Pain – 5 Essential Reminders

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Exploring the effects of cold weather on pain.

Pain and Cold Weather: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Is walking the best treatment for low back pain?

What is the best treatment for low back pain?

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Steven Murdoch Musculoskeletal Pain-Care

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