27/10/2025
Injuries can be scary...
Usually because of the unknown questions they bring.
Not knowing what the issue is...
Or how the injury is going to affect you.
In the short-term, your injury might stop you working, training, sleeping...
Preventing you from doing day to day tasks...
Plus the things you enjoy the most like running or the gym.
There may also be fear of any possible long-term consequences of your injury.
In most cases this 'fear' just amplifies the physical problem (the injury) and in most cases...
Is not all that helpful!
So in what some might say is the 'scariest' week of the year (it's Halloween this Friday), here's some top tips to help you better understand injury 'fear'...
And what you can do to help manage your fear...
Which in turn can help you improve your recovery.
#1 Understand The Fear
Fear is a natural response.
The body (and brain) is programmed to put the brakes on when you are injured.
It's trying to self-protect.
Any injury triggers a "fight-or-flight" response...
And fear is just part of that response...
A natural reaction to the unknown of what happened, how serious the injury is, and what and what is going to happen next.
But whilst normal, fear can worsen the problem.
It can lead to behaviours that hinder recovery, such as avoiding certain movements, which can create new problems or delay healing.
#2 You Are Not The First!
It is almost certain you are not the first person to have had this injury.
As bad as it may seem...
Many people like you, have overcome the same injury as you, and got back to 100%...
With no long-term issues.
So why not use that as fuel and motivation to do the same!
#3 Focus On What You Can Control
Acknowledge your fears...
But shift your focus to the present.
Focus on what you can do to help your recovery.
Eat well.
Stay hydrated.
Get a good nights sleep.
Do your rehab exercises! (obviously).
#4 Don't Be Overly Cautious
Both being too aggressive and being too afraid to move can be harmful.
A balance is key.
Your body is smart.
It can repair.
With the right knowledge and support, your body will heal.
Your injury will get better.
#5 Get Help
If you have tried fixing things yourself...
But the problem is just not going away...
Get some help.
You can't always do it on your own.
Hope this helps.
The Perform Ready Team
Perform Ready Physio
PS. If you are currently struggling with an injury and want to see the back of it...
Then reach out.
