Bouncing back: from an ankle sprains to a shoulder pinch, experts on how to recover from common injuries
Done your knee in running or in a match? Pulled something while playing with the kids? These tips should get you on the road to recovery
TL;DR
- Injuries often result from compensating for weakness elsewhere, leading to overuse and strain.
- Underlying factors like muscle imbalances and fatigue make the body prone to injury.
- Accurate diagnosis of the root cause is key to effective and lasting recovery.
- Prevention involves respecting rest, prioritizing sleep, nutrition, hydration, and targeted movement.
- Specific exercises and progressive loading are recommended for ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis, lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, knee injuries, and hamstring strains.
- Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a sign of progress, best treated with lower-intensity movement and heat to boost circulation.