The STRATA Blog

Understand More. Live Better.

Explore evidence-informed articles and video lectures from Dr. Gregory Robrahn examining the science of human movement, behavior, resilience, and well-being.

Challenge assumptions. Expand understanding. Put knowledge into practice.

Why Does My Back Hurt? Hinges, Wires, and Alarms

Why Does My Back Hurt? Hinges, Wires, and Alarms

Dr. Gregory Robrahn, PT, DPT, GCS
Published on: 13/10/2026

Why does my back hurt? Discover three different pain mechanisms, why the same treatment may not help everyone, and what your symptoms may be telling you.

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Can Avoiding Pain Make Things Worse? The Trap of Trying Not to Hurt

Can Avoiding Pain Make Things Worse? The Trap of Trying Not to Hurt

Dr. Gregory Robrahn, PT, DPT, GCS
Published on: 06/10/2026

Can avoiding pain make things worse? Learn how fear and avoidance can restrict movement, reduce confidence, and limit meaningful activities—and what may help.

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Can Your Body Learn Pain? What If Your Body Learned to Hurt?

Can Your Body Learn Pain? What If Your Body Learned to Hurt?

Dr. Gregory Robrahn, PT, DPT, GCS
Published on: 29/09/2026

Can your body learn pain? Explore how the nervous system learns protective movement patterns and how new experiences may help build confidence and capability.

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Does More Pain Mean More Damage? When Pain Turns Up the Volume

Does More Pain Mean More Damage? When Pain Turns Up the Volume

Dr. Gregory Robrahn, PT, DPT, GCS
Published on: 22/09/2026

Does more pain mean more damage? Learn how your nervous system processes pain, why sensitivity can change, and how understanding pain may help you move forward.

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