Summer is a great time to relax, have fun, and take a break from busy school and sports schedules. But it’s also the perfect time to take care of those old injuries that still bother you.
If you’ve had pain in your ankle, knee, shoulder—or anywhere else—that just won’t go away, don’t ignore it! Old injuries can lead to bigger problems later. That small pain could be a sign that something still needs to heal. Research shows that not properly healing an old injury can make you more likely to get hurt again in the future (Wiese-Bjornstal et al., 2009).
Why Summer Is a Great Time to Heal
Since many sports take a break in the summer, this gives your body time to recover without missing games or practices. You don’t have to stay on the couch—just focus on the right kind of recovery. Active recovery, like stretching, gentle strength exercises, and therapy, can help rebuild strength and flexibility (Lauersen et al., 2014).
How We Help at AccelerateNB
At our clinic in Central Texas, we help athletes of all ages from New Braunfels, San Marcos, San Antonio, and Austin recover safely and build strength. Our recovery programs are designed just for you. We look at your injury, find the real problem, and create a plan that helps you heal and stay injury-free.
We focus on:
Building strength in weak spots
Improving balance and flexibility
Helping you move better
Making sure you don’t get hurt again
Some sports medicine experts say taking time off from intense activities is important. They recommend taking at least three months away from high-impact training to let your body heal properly (Issurin, 2010).
The Power of Strength Training
Strength-based rehab programs, like what we offer in our office, help your body stay strong and avoid repeat injuries. Strength training doesn’t just mean lifting weights. It includes balance, stretching, and exercises tailored to your body and your sport.
In fact, studies show that strength training can lower your risk of sports injuries by more than 50% (Lauersen et al., 2014). That’s a huge benefit if you want to stay active and pain-free all year long.
Don’t Wait—Start Healing Now
Summer is short, but it’s just long enough to get your body feeling strong again. Don’t let that old injury slow you down when the next season starts. Let us help you recover the right way so you can come back stronger and more confident.
Make this summer the season you finally take care of that old injury.
Your body will thank you when it’s time to get back in the game.
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References
Wiese-Bjornstal, D. M., et al. (2009). Injury recurrence: A follow-up of spikers in team sports. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 19(1), 58–70.
Lauersen, J. B., et al. (2014). The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(11), 871–877.
Issurin, V. B. (2010). New horizons for the methodology and physiology of training periodization. Sports Medicine, 40(3), 189–206.
