Why the same injury keeps coming back
Recurring injuries are rarely bad luck. Training load, recovery and sometimes your bloods all play a part.
Most recurring injuries come from load outpacing recovery. Fixing the pattern usually means changing how you train, not just resting.
Load versus capacity
Tissues adapt to the load you put on them, but only so fast. When training jumps too quickly, or recovery is cut short, small irritations can build into injury.
Rest isn't the whole answer
Complete rest can reduce pain, but tissues lose capacity too. A graded return, often planned with a physio, rebuilds them more reliably.
The hidden factors
Low iron, low vitamin D, poor sleep and under-eating for your training can all slow recovery. These are worth checking if injuries keep returning.
Working together
We work alongside your physio or exercise physiologist, so your training plan and medical picture line up.
This guide is general information only and doesn't replace advice from your own doctor. If you have symptoms or concerns, speak to a health professional. In an emergency, call 000.
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