THE COMPLETE INJURY CYCLE GUIDE: Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back

Introduction to the Series

If you're tired of the same aches and pains repeatedly disrupting your active lifestyle, this comprehensive video series is for you. Over the next four videos, I'll reveal exactly why you're stuck in the frustrating cycle of recurring injuries and, most importantly, how to break free from it permanently.

Whether it's that familiar back pain that strikes every evening, the knee niggle that stops your weekend runs, or the shoulder ache that prevents you from playing with your children, these aren't just inconveniences – they're warning signs that need proper attention.

This series combines 15+ years of clinical experience with my personal journey through chronic pain management to give you the tools and understanding you need to finally address the root causes, not just the symptoms.

Video 1: The Injury Cycle - Understanding Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back

Watch the video above to discover the frustrating pattern that keeps you stuck.

Key Takeaways:

• The injury cycle explained: Why you get injured → rest/treat → feel better → return to activity → get injured again

• The critical distinction: Feeling better is NOT the same as being better

• Why this pattern is so common: Your brain interprets reduced pain as "problem solved" when the underlying issues remain

• The hidden truth: Weakness, faulty movement patterns, and poor tissue quality persist even when symptoms improve

• Breaking the cycle starts with understanding: You can't fix what you don't understand

Bottom Line: Your recurring injuries aren't bad luck – they're a predictable pattern that can be broken with the right approach.

Video 2: The Healing Process - Why Timing Matters in Recovery

Discover what's really happening inside your body during recovery and why most people return to activity too soon.

Key Takeaways:

• The 3 stages of healing: Bleeding (inflammation), Proliferation (rebuilding), and Remodelling (strengthening)

• Why stages overlap: Healing isn't linear, and timelines vary based on tissue type, injury severity, and individual factors

• The danger zone: Most people feel better during the proliferation phase when tissue is still weak and disorganised

• Individual variation: Age, lifestyle, stress, and health status all affect healing timelines

• The scaffolding analogy: Returning to activity during proliferation is like using a building when the scaffolding is still up

Bottom Line: Understanding your body's healing timeline prevents the mistake of returning to activity when you feel ready rather than when you're actually ready.

Video 3: The 4-Phase Recovery Method - A Systematic Approach That Works

Learn the proven system that works WITH your body's healing process, not against it.

Key Takeaways:

• Phase 1 - Normalise: Manage pain/swelling, restore basic movement, maintain fitness in unaffected areas

• Phase 2 - Load & Address: Begin gentle strengthening, address movement deficits, gradually increase tolerance

• Phase 3 - Progressive Loading: Build functional strength, introduce activity-specific movements, prepare tissues for demands

• Phase 4 - Return to Activity: Sport/activity-specific training, performance testing, maintenance programming

• Monitoring throughout: Pain, swelling, and function guide progression decisions

• Individualisation matters: An 80-year-old's goals differ vastly from a competitive athlete's needs

• Cardiovascular fitness: Maintained throughout all phases to optimise recovery

Bottom Line: Following a systematic approach removes guesswork and ensures you're truly ready for each progression, not just hoping you are.

Video 4: Common Mistakes - Why You Stay Stuck in the Cycle

Avoid the three critical errors that sabotage recovery and keep you managing the same problems repeatedly.

Key Takeaways:

• Mistake #1: Stopping exercises the moment you feel better (tissues still need strengthening)

• Mistake #2: Jumping straight back to full activity because you "feel fine" (tissues aren't ready for full demands)

• Mistake #3: Ignoring the 24-hour rule (how you feel the day after activity tells you everything)

• The solution approach: Planned comebacks beat impulsive returns every time

• Monitoring matters: Your body's response 24 hours post-activity is more important than how you feel during

• Consistency over intensity: Better to progress gradually and sustainably than rush and restart

Bottom Line: Your comeback should be strategic, not emotional. Respecting the process prevents you from becoming your own worst enemy.

Ready to Break Your Injury Cycle?

These four videos provide the framework, but every individual's journey is unique. If you're ready to stop managing the same problems repeatedly and start addressing the root causes, a comprehensive assessment can identify exactly why your injuries keep recurring and develop a personalised plan for lasting recovery.

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