"An injury we suffer is often more complex than the immediate event that caused it, says physiotherapist Florence Penny. The visible injury is just the tip of the iceberg. Behind it are often muscle imbalances, poor joint stability, fatigue, improper movement patterns or insufficient conditioning. These underlying factors reduce the body's resilience, making it more prone to injury under stress, whether that's from playing with your kids or training for a marathon."
"It's easy to believe that staying still will help you recover faster, but the secret is targeted movement, performed consistently and built up over time Proper diagnosis is key to successful recovery. Identify how the injury happened was it a sudden force or gradual overload from poor movement or planning? says Worthington. Understanding the underlying cause is essential for lasting recovery. A physiotherapist, doctor, osteopath or other trained practitioner can help uncover those root issues."
Persistent aches and injuries commonly arise from biomechanical imbalance when one area compensates for weakness elsewhere. Natural bodily asymmetry means forcing identical movement on both sides can disrupt equilibrium and cause overuse, strain or injury. Visible damage often masks deeper issues such as muscle imbalances, poor joint stability, fatigue, faulty movement patterns or inadequate conditioning, which lower resilience to stress. Recovery relies on targeted, progressive movement rather than prolonged immobilization, plus correct diagnosis to determine whether damage resulted from sudden force or gradual overload. Professional assessment can identify root problems. Prevention requires rest days, quality sleep, proper nutrition, hydration and time to absorb training loads.
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