How to Deal with the Mental Side of Being Injured

Being injured can make you feel angry, alone, and as if things will never get better. We find that our patients tend to follow the five stages of grieving, which are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. All of these emotions and stages are normal, but it's important not to get so caught up in it that it hinders your recovery. In this video, we share some of our tips that our patients find help them to deal with the mental side of injury.
🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP online via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/
👉You may also find this video useful: How to Stay Motivated when Injured: • How to Stay Motivated ...
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:41 The five stages of grief
00:01:50 Denial
00:02:58 Anger
00:03:36 Bargaining
00:07:16 Depression / Low mood
00:13:24 Acceptance
00:17:05 How we can help
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[@berenatkinson4071]

Gone from training nearly everyday to not being able to do barely anything. really don't know what to do

[@wael8288]

same

[@justinfrancisco7424]

how’re you doing now brother

[@sruthisubramanyan2313]

same

[@emilioherrera568]

What happened bro

[@badthad7427]

Same brother

[@poquag349]

“No tree can grow to heaven unless it’s roots reach down to hell” you got this . Day to day . Stay strong .

[@DCRivs]

Carl Jung? Or Nietzsche? Can't remember

[@benradick1489]

It makes me feel better to know other people feel the same way :)

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Right! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help too

[@RajShergill25]

Went from playing soccer, being a captain and playing everyday and now Haven’t played soccer in 2 years without getting injured every time this is really tough mentally man

[@privatename2426]

Same with me but for tennis. Everytime I okay it's awful carpal tunnel after. Been 4 years since i played on a team.

[@leonardgerschommawika8020]

Same here bro what’s your injury!?

[@danielmeb84]

@@leonardgerschommawika8020 for me its meniscus (knee) no ⚽️ anytime soon 😞

[@Ali-si5xm]

Had a back surgery and still have a lot of pain and hip pain. I feel like a robot. No tears to cry anymore. I feel so empty. No second without pain. Suffering. Praying without response. Knowing crying don't help and still cry. Lost trust in everything. Praying God will help me and us all ❤️

[@abigailorozco375]

Hi Ali, you’re in my thoughts & prayers! How are you feeling now?

[@singularity7968]

My rage is so strong that I could probably shoot laser beams out of my eyes and scorch the earth.

[@korbino5174]

Tf😂

[@_jshanks21j_49]

Can relate

[@stavshimoni2430]

I can relate. Love you.

[@zeebecookin1226]

Exactly

[@bennysiddall5971]

Same bruh I almost recovered after 10 weeks and then my brother shoved me and it’s broken again. Am bout to miss the whole summer. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@hahaha00000]

Teenage Judoka here, I did calisthenics and practiced judo everyday, tracked my progress for some time. I suffered a possible ligament tear last week, I don't know yet as the MRI scan results aren't out yet, but I can't move my shoulder much and I cried twice these few days as I knew the recovery period could be long and I didn't want to accept especially because I'm addicted to upper body workouts. But I hope and I pray that I'll recover soon and I can overcome this ordeal. If you're reading this and you're injured, I hope you're comforted knowing there are many people going through the similar experience as you around the world.

[@JustinUrban1]

Just injured myself snowboarding. My favorite sport. Actually writing this in the ER. I’m going through all these stages.

[@guillermo3947]

Be blessed, I hope u have a speedy recovery. I injured both of my shoulders on November, I’m still struggling. I’ve gotten better, but I’m so afraid to start working out again, I feel mentally and physically weak. I just want to stop feeling so insecure and recover fully, get back my motivation as well

[@bardlemon5635]

I broke my leg badly about a month ago. 2 surgeries...so far. The mental aspect is so much harder to deal with than the physical. I can't wait to kick something with my broken limb.

[@viceb7]

@@bardlemon5635 I'm recovering from a badly broken leg too and totally relate. I just want to go outside jfc

[@bardlemon5635]

@@viceb7 i feel that so bad. The obly times I seem to go outside are for dr/pt. Not to mention the progress is so slow I often wonder if it's worth it.

[@rae9112]

@@bardlemon5635 Last December (8 MONTHS ago) I dislocated my knee badly while I was simply walking in my house. It took over 30 minutes to reach the hospital as I felt like my bone was coming out of my knee. The doctor put it back into place, and I went to physical therapy for a while, but 8 months later I’m still scared to push myself because I’m nervous that if it could happen while I wasn’t doing anything, then it could definitely happen again when I’m running too hard or fast or something. Even though it wasn’t a very serious injury the mental part of the injury has stuck with me for a very long time and I don’t know what to do to not be afraid of running, ice skating, playing tennis, basketball, etc. do you have any tips?

[@emilyashton3739]

double knee surgery, required because I could no longer function daily, 12 month recovery. My whole life revolves around sports; I am a gymnast, a wrestler, cross country, diver, martial arts, soccer, lacrosse, dance, and a big surfer. I have a really hard time coping with not being able to do what I love, I can't even go on walks and am basically house bound. I am becoming quite depressed and I'm only two weeks in as of today. I don't know what to do and I really can't take it any longer

[@tomrodgers3674]

Stay strong man! I just had double knee surgery also! 2 weeks post op! Never give up and keep training your upper body! You will get through this no matter what! You can do this!

[@JakeAdams27]

That’s tough. Sending you positive energy Emily, you’re gonna get through this.

[@badthad7427]

Same I just had knee surgery too, but remember god give his toughest battles to his toughest solders

[@pauljacobson2570]

I tore my hamstring which aggressively ripped off part of my pelvis bone, I had to get a surgery a few days later, however a few months after the surgery it tore again, it’s almost been two years and I am not even close to returning to my sport.

[@aventedros1248]

I hope you’re doing better now! Wishing you a speedy recovery physically and mentally.

[@prodclubbah]

reading all these comments make me feel better about my 3 week recovery time for my ankle, stay safe and wishing for a speedy recovery everyone!!

[@joaquinmontanez6134]

What happened to you ankle?

[@joaquinmontanez6134]

Because I just got an ankle injury as well

[@eddiesurfah5525]

I think everyone watching and leaving comments have the same desperation and are all mourning the loss of their recreation and in alot cases, their identities as a result.. You're not alone, hang in there.

[@alexhobson2004]

Gone from mountain biking 14 hours a weekend to not touching a bike for 55 days today due to repetitive strain injury. This was incredibly useful and motivating. Thanks so much

[@bjarnedesmedt4162]

I`m thinking for a long time to get mental therapy. I`m 23 and dealing with hip and knee pain. I`ve already had 2 operations, 1 CAM-hip operation, and one prothese. I still can`t sit properly and that for for 3 years.. I think my Doctor just gave up on me, he don`t know it anymore and that`s the second time. Thanks for this video, I`m taking the part of the no diagnose with me, and train slowly. My dream to play football again is still their. Good to see that I`m not alone in this, goodluck everybody! Greetz

[@kuubi7599]

4 months ago (may 2021) i hurt my back, woke up with my back blocked, couldnt move and everything, after 2 months of recovery i tought it was gone, im a boxer and in the last month and half ive become really better. My coach finally offer me to have my first real fight, ive been doing my trainning camp for the past 3 weeks, sprints every two days, sparring 2-3 times a week and boxing conditionning 5 times a week, i only had sunday of. Today (august 27 2021) my fight is in 7 days, but i had to cancel cuz i reinjured my back… ive cried and cant fucking accept the fact that i have been scarifying so many things in the last months, so much hard work, it fucked my relation with my girlfriend because she hadnt enough time and now my dream of 2 years of being of fighter just vanish.. all my free time was for boxing, i wasnt seeing anybody, not playing video game, nothing except boxing, busting my ass, suffering everyday so i reinjured my back and now, i dont know what to do, its fucked.

[@qbbxxlsm7652]

My thing is Dance. Specifically my life had revolved around Les Mills BodyJam for a good 15 years. I haven't got the new dianognis as the knee took a sudden turn for the worse whilst waiting for an op to remove loose bodies and torn meniscus/cartilage. Just overnight now, I cannot even walk. When the orthopaedic said Line Dancing 2 days ago, i said I even found Zumba too slow and burst in tears. I am prepping myself for dark days ahead and videos like these help. Keeping the faith that i have weathered many storms so far, and this time too i can sail to a place of safety and peace.

[@Sarah-km2ec]

the only comfort i have with my current situation is that i just found out at that at least i'm not alone in this experience, i thought i'm crazy for feeling like this..

[@suzannel4407]

Same. I can't walk cause of my knee. I couldn't go on an annual skiing trip and now a month hiking trip I saved for and booked is ruined......no one will wait for me, no one tells me anything is ok. Any friends just leave and I am stuck in my head, can't work out, can barely work and I usually work 12 hour physical days....I am so upset. I'm sorry for your struggles.

[@fatwp6345]

@@suzannel4407 How are you doing now, Suzanne? I feel like I'm on the verge of not being able to walk because of a knee injury caused by frustration with severe ankle sprain.

[@Nat-og5jd]

I used to regularly jog and one day lifted heavy load.Got pain the next day, ignored it and just moved on as I used to do. Now I have sever tendinitis and I,m housebound and cant even walk.Im afraid whether I will be able to walk again and it just gives me a hope that Im not alone in this.

[@fatwp6345]

Any updates? Hope you're on the mend!

[@nathanmorrison3621]

I’ve been diagnosed with compartmental syndrome. It’s been tough to train and wanted to compete in a couple marathons. To have one day it doesn’t bother me, then the next I can’t walk properly. Thanks for the words !

[@elizabethinglis3110]

I appreciate that you mention that one might have the kind of injury scans can’t see. It wasn’t until the twentieth doctor I consulted for a complicated back/chest/abdomen injury that he, a think-outside-of-the-box neurologist, said that “a big problem is that mri’s, ct scans, emg’s, and xrays don’t see everything” and affirmed, as you have, that the body does heal, but it can take time, especially with damaged nerves, maybe some years(6 years for me so far but I am about 70% healed). Earlier md’s were rushed, dismissive, and invalidating and acted like their tests are the gold standard, yes, a cause of anger in me. I have witnessed my present slipping-through-the-cracks of mainstream medicine predicament many times as a licensed massage therapist working in PT and pain clinics for 32 years as well as being a former dancer and dance teacher. I also appreciate your description of how one can proceed without a diagnosis. I have also been injured during this injury by 2 PT’s who didn’t have proper diagnoses and weren’t careful enough with me, but I didn’t totally blame them. A Trauma Neurosurgeon I connected with through Justanswer.com said it is very common for PT’s to not get proper diagnoses from doctors. If you’ve read this far, do you treat thoracic ligament injuries? I’m coming along with daily work on myself from all I know from my background and a little from past PT’s, and am about to try Peptide Therapy with hopes of speeding my recovery. I might be interested in consulting with you at some point in the future. Thank you so much for this video, and your video on meniscus injuries.

[@that1guyinthebackoftheroom717]

Thank you so much for this video, I was completely just wrecked emotionally from me landing on my foot, ankle and knee wrong last night and I was just so surprised to just be crying not from pain from the area of injury but from emotion.

[@cesara4234]

Thank you for the words of encouragement.

[@ameliac7814]

Thank you so much for this video. I too used to exercise every single day. But now I'm one week out of being hospitalized for blood clots in my lungs. I think I'm deep in the anger stage right now. I've spent the past week in bed pouting and groveling, especially when my boyfriend gets ready to go to the gym. It's so difficult to be patient, especially when our way of de-stressing or maintaining our mental health is with exercise. I like that you mentioned recognizing our small wins and writing them down. This is the first day i was able to leave the house, i had to go see my doctor. I was really scared to leave home because I was sure I'd get too short of breath and panic, but i did it. Good luck everyone who are watching this video, impatient with the healing process. We got this! 💪

[@leonardgerschommawika8020]

How are you doing now !?

[@beauteholistique5636]

Can't relate more to the part of using sports as a way to self regulate.

[@johnmitchell8925]

Did you get the jab

[@JakeAdams27]

Just wanted to say thank you. Out of all the challenges in my life overcoming shoulder injuries has been the toughest mental battle I have fought. Thank you for your advice and encouragement.

[@bushmotte]

In exactly the same boat as you. Especially if you like lifting. My shoulder is not too bad. Still I need to rest it for about 4 weeks

[@biologybiceps5643]

@@bushmotte Same here Man... How are you now? How did you get shoulder issues ? I got an ac joint sprain from pressing very heavy dumbbells

[@bushmotte]

@@biologybiceps5643 same attempt here...was pushing 25's....I have a labrum tear...haven't worked out much for last 6 weeks... in my rehab currently...praying I don't need surgery...wishing you speedy recovery buddy

[@rokometer8]

@aman prasad hi same Here, my pain is chronic

[@bushmotte]

@@rokometer8 damn shoulder is soo important for all the upper body movements

[@Valiantiron]

Thank you for this video! I feel heartened in my recovery. The recovery progress is slow but there have been improvements- you reminded me that I had just forgotten them during this time in my impatience + going through the 5 stages of grief.

[@karthikpratheep175]

Ive had a 3 yr long injury, and despite visiting several doctors, i still dont know what i have to do to get back to normal. The frustrating thing is that it isnt even a terrible injury, its just doesnt go away

[@esmodmusic4349]

I’m going through the same exact thing, been dealing with my bad left ankle since the beginning of 2018 and it’s torture. You’re not alone man

[@retaingang7858]

@@esmodmusic4349 bruh I literally am going through the same thing with my left ankle since Sept 2018. Went to get it x-ray and they said there nothing wrong. Big fucking lie to my face. It feels like my medial malleolus is hairline fracture. My whole ankle is deformed. Stay positive bro

[@fatwp6345]

@@retaingang7858 Thank god I'm not the only one.. been suffering this left ankle since 2020 and had no proper help or treatment. How are you getting on today?

[@mayumi5921]

Same here! Bilateral achilles tendinitis for almost two years. I keep getting slightly better then easily injured.

[@mcfuckinanotheraccount808]

Thank you so soooo much seriously. I've been struggling mentally with my achilles tendonitis, what pains me most is watching my team play and not feeling like i'm a part of it, it makes me feel angry and frustrated.

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Wow , sorry to hear that! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@mcfuckinanotheraccount808]

@@Winnersclubpodcast1 Checked it out, short and to the point and great advice too. Thanks

[@Garmin316]

How are you now my friend. Hope you're doing better 🙏

[@mcfuckinanotheraccount808]

@@Garmin316 The achilles tendonitis is completely gone after being disciplined with treatment (exercises and stretches). Now i have an inflamation on my patellar tendon and it's a little limiting, it feels as if it won't go away. Mentally i'm doing good though

[@jettropke]

I had to sit out the baseball season my senior year of high school because of cubital tunnel syndrome in both arms. I had double nerve transposition surgery that summer after graduation. I started rehab but then my right hand went numb, I’ve had to wait it out for the last four months waiting for it to go away. After more nerve studies and MRI’s, they may have to go back in my arm to fix some scar tissue. I’ll have to restart the process all over again. I’ll miss my freshman season of college for sure, but I’m praying that this won’t effect my sophomore year. I’m a person that loves playing sports and being outdoors, so this has been really tough mentally. It’s hard to watch from the sideline for such a long period of time, watching everyone get better and bond with each other. I’m trying to keep my spirits up and power through but sometimes I feel hopeless. All I want to do is play baseball again. I know I’ll be back, I have big goals and I won’t be forced to give up. I will power through. I will fully recover.

[@marioluigi8881]

Thank you, struggling with hand/wrist injuries that prevent me from doing the things I love. You've made me realize how much better I've gotten in the past months and not to dwell on the what if's Much appreciated I needed it

[@artie1281]

Thank you very much for breaking this down. You gave me strength.

[@skubb02able]

This is great! Currently Rehabbing a broken femur,foot, and forearm. 4 months in and getting better and stronger everyday. Things will get better! Thank you very much for this video.

[@elliebe2548]

Thank you, this is very helpful. I’m not a sports person but I broke my tibia plateau six weeks ago while in Bangkok (I’ve been traveling as a digital nomad since 2021). My insurance forced me to return to my home country to recover - where I do not have my own home anymore. I feel like my identity has been snatched away and like I’m a burden to my friends who needed to take me in and need to help me with basically everything. I can see all the phases of grief I’ve gone through, the denial, the bargaining, the anger, and I think maybe I’ starting to get to acceptance but it’s been extremely rough. 10 days ago, I got a secondary injury from using my crutches - not sure exactly what it is but might be a torn pec muscle, it’s extremely painful and has reduced my mobility even more cause I can’t use my crutches now. Last weekend I crashed mentally. So many tears, so much sadness, …. Anyway, I’m hoping my orthopaedic specialist will allow me to start bearing weight in 12 days from now and start physio. In the mean time I try to do some easy chair exercises for seniors to keep my body somewhat active without taxing it too much. And I’ve just rented a place for myself for the next 6 months too. Initially I thought I’d might be fully recovered by the end of June, but I see now that that was wishful thinking. Hope I will be more independent by then though…

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your recovery.

[@joseftrujillo2732]

I'm so glad I found this video! Thank you!

[@guitarreilly]

I'm no athlete. I'm a guitarist woth carpel tunnel and this is very relevant. Ive never been so low in my life. Literally within the space of a week

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Wow , sorry to hear that! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@iker8010]

Thank you! I've been feeling very down and frustrated lately with what I presume is wrist tendonitis on my left wrist, which is preventing me from doing calisthenics. Watching this video gave me some hope.

[@pursuer477]

Bro how much time it takes to recover from wrist injury because i am on the same way you were thus injury stopped me to prqctice back handspring flip

[@iker8010]

@@pursuer477 Well depends on the wrist injury my man. In my case I had trouble especially with handstands, pushups and basically any exercise that involved my weight supported over my hand on a flat position. This was due to various injuries I had in the past from being a goalkeeper and boxing. I have wrist problems on and off but this one in particular took longer to go away (3 months or so). First thing to do is not to panic and start stretching the shit out of the wrist. Allow the wrist to rest for a while, even though the pain may appear to be rather mild. Ice helps initially and then heat does the job since it improves circulation to the wrist, which helps especially if it's a tendon or ligament issue. I'd advise to take a month or so off any type of upper body training, but don't let it discourage you since it's an opportunity to really the legs and the abs! If you want to carry on training upper body however, there's a few things that really helped for me: I did push ups/burpees on my knuckles which really helped to strengthen my wrist since it kept my wrist in a neutral position. Dips weren't an issue for the most part but i'd put a wrist brace to avoid extending the wrist too much (just in case). Pull ups weren't an issue for me so I repped them. And I also did a fair share of grip work: plate pinching, dead hangs from thick bars. I also worked my forearms through dumbbell wrist curls, hammer curls for the brachioradialis etc... Hope it helped.

[@leekenzo5922]

@@iker8010 Bro can you back to boxing now? I have torn ligaments on both wrist, and now I can’t do anything I want. My doctor told me even they got better, the ligament can’t as strong as before, that make me scared. I think if a boxing player like u can back to sports, it will give me some hopes.(sorry for my English, I’m not a native speaker.)

[@iker8010]

@@leekenzo5922 Hello Lee. Honestly listen to your doctor in regards to how much time to need to rest those wrists, and with ligaments you have to be extra patient. As of now my wrist is okay, as long as I don't do stupid stuff it's fine. I train normally and box without issue. The only thing I can't do are exercises like flat palm push ups, handstands and such since after a few reps my wrist pain will flare up. It was tough at first but I accepted it, since then I just do exercises like push ups and burpees on my fists and it's great because I can pump as many reps without having a single worry (plus it strengthens the wrist overall). I know where you're at, you must be frustrated like I was. Give your wrists time to heal up buddy plus it's not the end of the world, there's plenty of things you can do (run, abs, legs etc). Just don't be an idiot like me and beat your wrists even more.

[@leekenzo5922]

@@iker8010 Thank you very much. When the first time I recovered from wrist pain I just did lots of flat palm push-ups, like you I feel my wrist were burning but I thought the reason is my forearm weren't strong enough. Maybe changing the training method is a good ideal. Have a nice day buddy!

[@MuditVerma]

The bargaining section of this video is very helpful! Thank you so much for discussing mental health!!!

[@lizzypark]

Thank you so much for this clip. So grateful to learn that I have missed the last bit about 'acceptance' so far - that I lacked faith in my body's capability in recuperation. I've been a beginner marathoner over a year, being so enthusiastic breaking my own records. This is my seventh week without running since my foot fracture, that I barely go outside as I walk with a limp. Suddenly in the last few days this feeling loomed over me that I am falling behind. Probably I needed someone to tell me that I should have a faith in my own recovery process that I will be able to run as much as I have done, if not better, in my own time. Probably this injury and recovery process is a part of my own race, as training for marathon has been for me. Thank you so much, sincerely!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome, and good luck with the recovery!

[@ikerduran_1037]

It sucks because I lay here and do nothing and all I can think about is what I could of done to prevent this injury

[@lisakurt2001]

Been there done that. June 2020 I broke my foot running my friggin dog! Was trying a new bungee leash she's 75 lb pure muscle Boxer mutt... Strange dog charged us she spun me around 360°, came back knocked my knees out from under me carried me away on her back.... was so embarrassed to be riding my dog's back I dismounted ungracefully broke my 5th metatarsal midfoot break Jones fracture....major surgery, titanium screw, MONTHS no walking let alone running (kicking myself for not letting her save me properly jumping off awkwardly) late Oct 2020 Dr FINALLY gives green light return to running....2 weeks into it Nov 2020 I got fricken Covid-19... Too stubborn to rest went running while infected... Ruined my lungs, got Long Covid. Had to quit my job too much brain fog constant coughing... Over year later still can't catch my breath... can't run (1 minute and I'm gasping lungs are too tight massive scarring probably permanent...no lung capacity...Wheezing/ Asthma daily inhaled steroids massive high blood pressure and weight gain. Tried running again Dec 2021 got concussion when dog yanked leash (damn squirrel) while I was stopped...stretching leg up on wood post couldn't get free in time she yanked me over (let go of leash too late)...I hit frozen concrete full body hit... Dizzy Nauseous eyes not tracking could barely walk let alone run...now when I try to run I instantly get nauseous and ringing ears. Back to the treadmill at the Y boring as hell and I miss my dog. And my mom died of Covid-19 November 2021.

[@Alexis_005]

I injured myself and got a hiatal hernia. Most horrible hernia you could get. It changes your life in so many ways. Chronic fatigue, bad breath, GERD, heart palpitations, slow digestion, stomach pain, nausea, you can’t eat foods you used to enjoy, constant pain, burning on your chest, can’t enjoy anything anymore. You have to take medication for life which can cause depression, dementia and osteoporosis. Worst part, there’s no recovery at least with other injuries there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Not here. Have been depressed for 4 months and probably the rest of my life. I don’t know what to do anymore, I feel like I ended my life

[@susanruby3239]

I have been injured in one form or another for the last three years. One injury heals and then another one comes along. I am finally seeing a very dim light at the end of this awful road. I tell myself that this too will pass and have greatly reduced my training volume in the hopes that I will be able to be pain free some day. It's very hard to accept that I am aging, but I am coming to that acceptance a teeny bit now.

[@jordannorton1795]

Really appreciate this. Thank you.

[@mydestinationphilippines]

Fractured my patellar tendon two days ago. Very active 60yo man. This is the the worst injury I've ever had. Knee surgery required. 3-6mos rehab.

[@alejandrosuarez2479]

I am so happy I found this video... I injured my elbow on a lift and have been struggling between denial and bargaining. I've been caught up in my loss of muscle mass and personal progress. Going to drill down on relative rest to hopefully give myself the rest time I need and keep up on my mental health

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

💚

[@viceb7]

Thanks for this video, I'm struggling alot after a broken leg and not being able to do really anything I love

[@seansmith3888]

Video was amazing and truly helped me!!

[@ptrainingbytim]

18 months since noticing my inguinal hernia injury. I decided to heal it naturally and have made tremendous progress. The problem is the progress happens so so slowly and I am constantly riding an emotional rollercoaster of doubt, hope, fear, bargaining, etc. I’m just so tired of even thinking about it. Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement.

[@trilbyarnold3341]

Excellent presentation. Applicable to any trauma, not only sports injuries. I think the sooner one has acceptance of their situation the sooner recovery truly begins. I also think if the person can understand and accept that recovery is not a sprint but a marathon, sometmes several marathons and requires stamina and patience and a whole lot of loving gentleness with oneself. I, at age 80 have had a lot of experience with traumatic challenges to overcome and when I had a traumatic fall that broke my hip this experience helped me greatly. My athletic sport is hiking and backpacking. I have been on the trail for weeks sometime. With the broken hip I went from a very active, strong, independent, self sufficient woman o total dependence in the space of 3 heartbeats. Immediate plans as well as long range ones disappeared into the ether. As an emergency patient I had no information about the surgeon or the surgery nor the process for treatment and recovery. The choice I did have was to accept that my world had changed, to roll with the punches, go with the flow and educate myself. Unfortunately my excellent surgeon had a pessimistic nature and too often bet against me. However, the variety of therapists who treated me for 6 1/2 months were so up beat, skilled and supportive as well as patient listners when there were discouraging set backs and unexpected impediments such as adhesions. It's been 9 months this week. I have all of my prefall function even though form is still redeveloping. I am hiking up mountains again and soon will begin training to carry a back pack .I look forward to see where I am at physically in another 8 or 9 months and how successful I will have been in changing my bone quality. Periods of anger, low mood, discouragement, were of short duration and far spaced.

[@lenapontes2863]

I tore my rotator cuff a month ago and what I wasn't prepared for is how much it has affected my mental stability. I went from powerlifting 5 days a week to not at all. I feel hopeless like I'm losing all my muscle and I have no stable routine. Movement is what brings me joy and now it hurts just to tie my hair. I keep getting down on myself for making "too big a deal" of a minor injury. It helps to know that I'm not alone and other athletes struggle with this too.

[@seanhannon9416]

Being injured really is one of the hardest things

[@retrojimmyx]

Thank you! Small steps for recovery.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes! xm

[@mohammedbaramim7639]

being injured for the past year and a half and no doctors have made the right diagnosis of my injury made me feel like I will never be better again and i give up but after i listen to your video i got hope going through my soul again, i will do my best to follow your instruction and i really love how you point out about being depressed because i feel like i'm in that stage right now, thank you for your great video and have a good life ♥

[@vinayakkasdekar0109]

How are you right now bro?

[@vinayakkasdekar0109]

I'm dealing with same situation

[@godylocksarts7632]

How are you feeling?

[@mohammedbaramim7639]

@@godylocksarts7632 the same as i were, except that i feel more content about it now

[@godylocksarts7632]

@@mohammedbaramim7639 wishing you a speedy recovery. For me I really miss playing soccer 😣hope time will heal my knee scared of surgery

[@nathalierodriguez2489]

Loved this video, needed this! Thank you!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DesazMusicYt]

My injury just keeps getting worse. I am crying almost everyday now. I hate it so much.

[@johnogaage]

Thanks for sharing. Best Physio-Channel hier on YT🙏

[@jeanlee28]

I had the 5th metatarsal fracture repair surgery on my right foot last Monday. Haven't been able to run for more than 2 weeks so far. Very frustrated and depressed. Thank you for sharing this.

[@vton8746]

How long did it take for you to start doing sports because im dealing with it right now

[@thelastking6249]

Going through depression right now have to go for mri next Thursday and most likely surgery for left shoulder. I will be out of boxing for 4-6 months probably

[@bunnym5617]

I broke my ankle about three years ago very bad break required surgery and two metal plates and many screws. I was out of work for 4 months could not walk. It was very hard time for me and my mental health was really suffering. But the good news is it really does get better! You have to be patient with yourself we are only human it could happen to anyone.

[@projectiles2556]

I'm so glad I found this video. I injured my shoulder while working out because I was stupid and pushed myself way too hard. Now I can only stick to some light training and makes me feel so weak and angry at myself. I am experiencing the same emotions as my first heart break, this video gave me hope. I just need to listen to my body and let it heal.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery!

[@mileswestmoreland5515]

im not even an athlete i got injured in a car accident but this was very helpful and gave me some great perspective

[@davebarrow8277]

Thank you. Very helpful. Feel a bit better about it now.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it helped!

[@lukev845]

Been dealing with chronic Achilles tendinitis for the past couple of years. Finally did rehab back in March for a few months and felt fantastic. I slacked on the rehab work because the pain subsided. Welp. Now I’m back at square one and pain is back. I really appreciate this video and to know that I’m not alone. We can get through injuries folks!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery! We also have a dedicated Channel just for Achilles problems, in case you didn't know: @TreatMyAchilles

[@orjanmyklebust]

I needed this at the moment! Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@mcfuckinanotheraccount808]

Great great video, thank you.

[@YTZack408]

Thank you, needed this! ❤

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@ShivamPatel-xs7vg]

I have pinched nerve that was unpinched (surgery). Still feel some numbness in my foot. I heard the same that nerves take the longest to heal in the body. Staying strong

[@georgiahaas5223]

This video is exactly what I needed. So validating and constructive. Thank you for this🙌🏼

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're very welcome!

[@boneless444]

currently suffering from runners knee on both knees i have rested for 5 weeks planning to do 5 more yeah to anyone reading this with injuries i wish you a speedy recovery and sending all the love cuz this stuff sucks!

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@derkolaan2413]

Thanks! This is helping.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

👍

[@lemonadeslices]

this was so useful and encouraging; thank you.

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Right! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help too

[@TravelingSistas]

Broke my back in 3 places after finally becoming an EMT, enrolled & doing well in P-School. They couldn’t operate b/c of osteoporosis, I didn’t know I had. At 50, I worked so hard, loved it all-then it was gone. Yes, it seriously affected me emotionally. Now, I know that I’m going to get stronger and achieve my next goal. This was just a “hey, you did this! What’s next?” I’m feeling stronger every day, because I’m working hard on it myself. No medications. Natural & God centered. There’s hope. Never give up!

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@danielonthekeys]

i’m a pianist , injured my left and right arm due to improper form. was in denial for like 7 years, now i’m taking the steps for recovery, if that’s even possible at this point.

[@stavshimoni2430]

I just got myself into an active lifestyle for the first time in my life. For a few months I felt so much passion towards exercising, dancing, yoga, anything. I had an amazing exercise which I love and then something really small happened- I tried to work out on the same day I had a vaccine and during the first stretch my muscle became painful for the next few days, which got me to be emotionally scared of working out, as if it can damage my body. It's been a storm since then, now I try to workout again but I feel both paralyzing fear and also my muscle. It isn't painful anymore but I can feel it stronger than the other arm. Now I think I will go check it so I can focus on my emotional healing.

[@eg4777]

I am in a similar situation. Got back to exercising daily after many years away and I have been feeling my best in a long time, specially dancing which is my passion. Last week I did something to my piriformis muscle and now I am in terrible pain when I walk. Cannot walk or dance or do any cardio other than from waste up. I am so so sad...

[@stavshimoni2430]

@@eg4777 I'm with you. let's go through this together Do you wish to add as friends in another platform?

[@eg4777]

@@stavshimoni2430 yes! You on IG?

[@stavshimoni2430]

@@eg4777 my ID is: stav.shimoni Message me❤

[@nestoi3530]

Great video this made my day

[@cynthialarco1761]

I’ve been struggling with lower back pain for almost 4 months now. But recently my legs hurt everytime I lift weights, i hope it will get better soon

[@sethbrumini378]

I wasn't necessarily very active before getting into an awful car wreck that broke my leg but I run up and down stairs everyday, I hang with friends almost everyday even if it's just sitting around at least I could do so comfortably and not being able to even walk is driving me insane I wanna lash out I wanna punch a wall I wanna scream and cry I just turned 21 I had to cancel my 3 day trip to celebrate and I can't even drive a car anymore. My mental pain is becoming more than my physical and I'm ready to blow. I'm stuck like this for 3 months and even though it doesn't seem like long it feels like a lifetime and its barely been 2 weeks.

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Wow , sorry to hear that! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@TheLuceya]

Thank you so much for this video..

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Most welcome 😊

[@privatename2426]

I just keep getting knocked down. In March I made a great 6 week workout program, my lower back pain was gone, and things were moving in the right direction until a bad chiro cracked my neck incorrectly, giving me a type 2 strain. I was out but was looking forward to getting back. First day back after a month, I get awful plantar fasciitis. Could not walk without shoes on. That was April 31st. Finally getting better after two weeks in PT and doing all the workouts until one set of workouts caused a very old injury (carpal tunnel) to come back. I don't even know what to do. I'm trying so hard here and keep getting injured. I changed my diet and am down 5 pounds now but am loosing motivation in this despair I'm experiencing.

[@jensonvaughan]

Awesome video great information.

[@brentmoseley3176]

This is excellent!

[@benhenshall1798]

Great video - thanks!

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

It was! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help too

[@anthonylion2540]

Been dealing with a 5/10 pain from shoulder for 3 years now.. did 3 surgeries on it & still have the ROM stuck :(.. from being in great shape working out every day to the past 3 years being hell. I finally admitted to myself that I am depressed as of recently. Hopefully acceptance is next.. shoulder is still not functional but I suppose others may have it worse.

[@emmaclarke4849]

I've had patellar tendinopathy that's just not getting better for nearly a year. Normally go hiking, mountain biking and climbing every week so have lost all my social activities and banter. So fed up. Going to coffee shops by myself just doesn't cut it. 😂😅

[@CarlosTapiaMan]

Same here! Sending good vibes

[@tonycamp5326]

Just fractured my ankle! Going for Surgery on Tuesday! 5/10/22! I am going through the 5 stages! I believe tonight I just went and accepted this! I will become better and will get my ankle to where it was before injury! I am being tested

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery, Tony! You've got this.

[@jurnea6128]

Tore my acl and meniscus about 4 months ago thank you so much for the video still have barely had any appointments so waiting for when surgery is and whatever aswell as having exams starting next week. What I know is that I’m not alone and I hope that everyone reading this gets a healthy recovery I will be out for about 9-12 months after surgery which I have no idea when that will be so I wish everyone luck. Went from football and taekwando most days a week to nothing so I understand all the mental pain

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery x

[@nathantesfazion7457]

I just had acl surgery two weeks ago, it’s definitely going to be a long journey but we will be good 🙌🙌

[@juancortes85340]

So I pulled one of my back muscle tendon while I was doing standard push ups (a mild strain). Then I did wall push ups as an alternative and then I think I pulled a nerve on my right arm, the pain goes from the side of my bicep and the it moves from the front (this is also mild). I’ve been crying for 3 days straight because I like exercising and it makes me feel good and look good. The only alternative I have now is walking but idk if it’ll do anything.

[@ariadnaflorescu478]

Thanks! This make sens.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad to hear it!

[@eminemnarutoronaldo]

Been working out everyday for 3-4 years. Was basically obsessed with working out. Now for 4 years been dealing with shoulder injuries in both shoulders. Currently had 2 surgeries on my left shoulder and 1 on my right. Been working out on and off for these past 4 years but this last year I was literally just sitting at home not doing shit. Now currently recovering from my second surgery on my left shoulder. I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to get back on my grind as time heals all wounds so I have my hopes up for this upcoming year.

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Wow , sorry to hear that! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@jayb3620]

Im having shoulder pain too and im so sad i cant lift and i dont know what to do

[@lynny5510]

My husband who was only 54 yrs old passed away last Nov 2021 and then two weeks later I fell down my stairs and broke my right ankle. I have the boot off now but struggling to walk without crutches. I think dealing with grief from the losing my husband suddenly then the injury has made the injury harder to deal with.

[@jyotijoshi8952]

My heart pours out to you .. Hope you doing well . Have also broken my right ankle by falling from stairs.. on 8th Jan 2024. Into week 9 now and yet in pain !

[@lynny5510]

@@jyotijoshi8952 I'm so sorry to learn you are struggling too! It has been 2 yrs now and my ankle is perfectly fine! So there is hope. The bone healed quick and perfectly but the tendons, nerves and muscles involved is what took so long to heal. Once I got the boot off and started physical therapy I bought a calf and foot massager online. It was more money that I could afford but it was so worth it. It helped with the pain and the healing of all that was damaged. I still use it just because it feels so good! It took a couple of months for the pain to go away altogether once the boot came off. I had a lot of stiffness in the part of the foot that bends at the base of the leg. But the pain got less and less with everyday. I know it feels like it will never stop hurting but it will!!! Keeping you in prayer. All the best to you and your speedy recovery!

[@Al-hp7lq]

So much love and happy healing to you both ❤ liked this ladies perspective and the multitude of comments are wonderful. Beautiful brave people every single one.

[@Fusspilzsammler1]

I've overtrained myself and having my very own runner's knee. Yippie! Just 4 weeks before my very first official halfmarathon. I've gone through those stages within 4 days and I would say that I am currently in stage 5. I'm doing nothing and I'm feeling cool right now. I'll give it two weeks and then I'm gonna start again. I'm afraid if those two weeks aren't enough it will throw me back to stage 1 again O.o. Or maybe I'm not really in stage 5 right now :D

[@Ray-ij8ot]

I have recently broke my leg and it's so hard being a very active and independent person to a very very dependent person I can't do anything on my own I can't or put weight on my leg for another month and a half and it's the hardest thing I've ever gone through I never ask for help from anyone and now I have to let people help me there is no way i can do anything on my own. I broke it not even a week ago and my mental health is at a all time high in my life it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when all I can see is my close future being layed up for a month and not being able to drive my own car or work. Or be there when people need me

[@bunnym5617]

It does get better try to hang in there. I hope you feel better soon!

[@cianurquhart8475]

Been injured for a month, just came back to football and first training session back it’s come back, absolutely gutted 😞

[@vishalnoti3310]

same bro 😭😭 i picked up a groin injury

[@Itscharley_]

I’ve been out of my sport (basketball) for two months. Torn meniscus three weeks before nationals at a high level. Now I can barely run a mile. I’ve gained 20 lbs, lost muscle, lost skill, just generally feel like I’m no longer good at the sport. I feel untalented, fat, less than. I see posts of my team out at amusement parks, at hotels together for tournaments, I see the girl who replaced me standing right next to my team. And it all hurts

[@maxgoldberg3818]

I’m in the same boat, torn meniscus, couldn’t walk for a while.. remember that life goes on, and this obstacle in your path, allow it to make you even more determined to win… when you recover, use that inner strength that you have burning inside of you to win.. and know that almost every athlete who is serious about their sport, they have been injured as well, it’s all a part of the game.

[@poquag349]

Your not alone my friend . I’m 10 months into my injury . Just meditate , choose happiness . Move forward focus day to day . This is your life . Own it all with what comes

[@GBDISPLAY]

Really messed my ankle up hiking the Appalachian Trail. I’ve planning this trail for years and this ankle has been injured bad 3-4 times before this. Just having a tough time dealing with this one

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Sorry to hear that! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@latch6974]

I'm coming off of 13 years of football and a few years of competitive powerlifting where I trained at least 4 days a week for most of that time. All I want is to train and play pickup sports. Thats all I truly enjoy doing. Over the last two years, my L4, L5, S1 disks began to bulge causing constant nerve pain, tore my meniscus, had shoulder surgery, and am preparing to have another shoulder surgery. Its been well over a year since I've been able to train how I want. I know others have it worse than me and I'm lucky I can still walk and do some things, but without sports or training, I just feel constant boredom. I have no energy anymore and I struggle to find the fun in anything. Just wanted to see if anyone could relate.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi Brett, I've also had a few years where I could not train to the level that makes me happy and it is exactly like you say - it feels as if you lose all your energy and even regular life feels like more effort. What I found helped a bit was when I found a different activity that pushed me to my limit (a very low limit at that point!) but did not strain my injury. For me, that was bouldering. In the end, the bouldering also gave me the strength I needed to go back to running. I realize it may not be that easy for you to find something as you have a lot of different things going on, but perhaps look around and see what other interim options there are to bring some activity back. Best of luck for your shoulder op.

[@FrkKunz]

Thank you for a great, motivating video. It gave me the power I needed to handle this injury i have right now. I know my body is strong and doing everything it can to heal. And it will heal. Also, you seem like a really cool human being and I wish you were related to me 😄

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery!

[@pacyguy]

I've been injured for nearly a year with a muscle strain and I've been depressed for about 75% of that time, it sucks. Not being able to play football is really hard and I've tried a lot of things like socialising, stop socialising, going to church, staying inside, nothing really works. Me wasting time even though it's not my fault is also one of the worst feelings ever

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Work with a physio who can help you properly rehabilitate and strengthen the injury to be able to tolerate sport again. Simply resting won't make it strong.

[@pacyguy]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio I've been going to the physio a few times, every time they give me the green light to go again I have a problem with my injury its fustrating and I have to normally wait a few weeks for another appointment again

[@npstallion01]

I know this is a great video because it induced catharsis (nothing does that for me). Just dealing with runner's knee for 3 days has been hard for me.

[@Winnersclubpodcast1]

Sorry to hear that! I just posted a video on how to deal with injury it should help

[@collinmagness5940]

rotator cuff tear surgery in a couple hours. i’ve been out of sports for months and will be for the foreseeable future. i am devastated because i feel like i’ve lost everything that i enjoy and am missing my senior season and i feel like i’ve been through all of the stages already

[@jayb3620]

Same injury but i cant go to a doctor and im suffering so bad and i cant lift and im going crazy

[@collinmagness5940]

@@jayb3620 honestly it was rough but after half a year i’m back. make sure you rest and heal right, don’t try to rush it. you’ll back to where you were eventually

[@isaachernandez4562]

Professional dancer here, just got injured and dealing with bicep femoris tendinitis. I was looking forward to training more for auditions and was so motivated. I’m scared that it’s never going to get better. Injuries are so debilitating, I hate it and hate myself…

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

😔Sending you lots of good wishes.

[@anavigupta]

Got two ligament tears in my ankle while playing basketball, it slowed me down so much. It is really tough to go through. My ligaments might never fully heal and i have to be very careful because the chances of reinjuring myself are really high. Idk about surgery, but progress is really slow. A year and a half is really long man

[@MirnelsPlaylist]

Eye opening 👌