A Necessary Component of Healing

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Last Updated: December 17th, 2024 at 2:35 pm

We’ve all heard the expression: insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result

Given that definition, many injured runners are insane

I hate to sound too preachy here, but most injured runners continue to do the same things that got them injured in the first place

Perpetuating the pain cycle indefinitely until something changes

Whenever you’re injured, it’s important to break the pain cycle first

Or in other words, stop doing the things that make your pain definitely worse

The key word in that sentence is: stop

You’ll likely have to stop something

This stopping will likely be some sort of a sacrifice

Maybe it’s decreasing volume
Maybe it’s changing your training plan
Maybe it’s taking a break from running for a few weeks
Maybe it’s not running with your favorite group of friends for a while because you need the rest

It will be frustrating, disappointing, deflating, and can have a negative effect on your mental health

But understanding that you’ll need to sacrifice something in order to heal, can help you realize that what feels like a setback, is actually progress

It’s progress because if you don’t do something to get out of the pain cycle, nothing changes!

If you want to make progress towards being healed, you’ll have to sacrifice something first

Once the pain cycle is effectively broken, your road to recovery can begin If you need some help rehabbing your running injury, I’m here to help you get out of that pain cycle.

Schedule a free discovery phone call with me to get the ball rolling on your recovery

Over the phone we’ll talk about your specific issue, get you scheduled an initial evaluation, and establish a treatment plan for you to get you all patched up

Your best is yet to come
Dr. Michael Upcoming Events Illinois Brewery Running Series Valiant Physical Therapy is one of the sponsors for a couple local 5Ks in the Illinois Brewery Running Series!

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