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YOUR HEALTH© Best Version MediaHow Long is Too Long to Deal withan Injury Before Asking for Help?By Dylan Glass PT, DPT, SMTC, Return 2 Sport PT & PerformanceWhen you’re constantly active and pushing your limits, pain cansometimes feel like just another part of the process. However, distinguishingbetween minor aches and serious injuries is crucial tomaintaining your health, performance, and longevity in your sport.Understanding the right time to seek professional help can preventlong-term damage and ensure you stay on top of your game.Understanding Tissue Healing TimeframesThe healing process is complex and varies depending on the typeand severity of the injury. Initially, the body enters an in 昀氀 ammatoryphase which can last several days and is characterized by symptomslike pain and swelling. Following this, the proliferative phase seesthe damaged tissues begin to repair themselves, a process that canlast from a few weeks to two months. The 昀椀 nal phase, remodeling,involves the strengthening of these tissues and can extend severalmonths to over a year.Consequences of Healing in a Damaged StateWhat happens during the healing process is more important thanthe injury itself. This is the time that your body creates structuralchanges with a goal of 昀椀 xing itself. If we have the wrong kind ofadaptations through these phases, the outcome will not be optimal.For example, if you fell and injured your knee and then avoidedusing it and didn’t move it, utilizing the rest, ice, compression, andelevation method but never restored mobility and strength, the outcomewould be a stiff knee. In other words, a snowball effect ofmore problems.Improper healing can increase the risk of future injuries and maylead to chronic pain — a persistent pain that continues beyond thenormal healing time. Chronic pain can severely limit performanceand quality of life, making early and effective treatment essential.Biomechanical Changes Due to InjuryInjuries often cause biomechanical changes as the body adapts toavoid pain. These adaptations can alter movement patterns and placeunusual stresses on other parts of the body. For instance, limping toavoid foot pain can lead to hip and back problems. Over time, thesecompensations can become ingrained, leading to further injuries andchronic issues that are more dif 昀椀 cult to resolve.The Impact on Training and GoalsWhen injured, your training inevitably suffers. An unresolved injurycan hinder your ability to train effectively, stalling progress towardyour 昀椀 tness or performance goals. Persistent issues may meanyou’re unable to increase training intensity or volume, leading toplateaus or declines in performance. Moreover, ineffective trainingwhile injured often leads to frustration and decreased motivation,which can impact mental health and may even cause you to quit thesport you love to do.Professional Help at Return 2 Sport PT & PerformanceAt Return 2 Sport PT & Performance, we understand the critical natureof addressing injuries promptly and effectively. We specializein 昀椀 nding the root cause and solving sports-related injuries, ensuringthat every athlete receives personalized care to avoid the commonpitfalls. Our mission is to keep you, THE ATHLETE, doing whatyou love, by improving movement quality, resolving pain and dysfunction,and providing you with the knowledge and understandingof how to take care of yourself and remain pain free long term.Call to ActionDon’t wait until pain and movement limitations become a permanent昀椀 xture in your life. If you’re dealing with an injury that’s notimproving, or if you’re noticing changes in your ability to perform,it’s time to get some help from our Sport PT and running specialistat Return 2 Sport PT & Performance. Call or go to the site below toschedule a phone consultation today.6 SOUTH HUNTSVILLE NEIGHBORS Submit Content at:
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