05/02/2026
As a physio, these are 3 things I’d never do when I’m injured:
1. Push through pain
Pain is usually a sign something isn’t right. Trying to ignore it or push on regardless often turns a small issue into a bigger one, especially with tendons or bone stress. I’d rather pull things back slightly, change what I’m doing, and see how it settles.
2. Stop training completely
Unless I genuinely have to, I wouldn’t just stop everything. Most of the time there’s still a way to keep moving, maybe less volume, different exercises, or a bit of cross-training. Doing nothing often leaves people feeling worse, not better.
3. Comparing yourself to others
Someone else’s recovery timeline has nothing to do with yours. Different bodies, different loads, different history all affect recovery.
If you’re injured and not sure what to do, get in touch.
Most people don’t need to stop altogether, they just need a better plan.
