Injuries Force You to Slow Down — But Not Quit 🏋️♂️
After six years of hitting the gym on and off, I finally hit a wall. AN INJURY!
My shoulder had been acting up for years — dull pain, popping sounds. I kept on pouching until I finally saw an ortho. The MRI was clear: rotator cuff issues and reduced joint space over the year of oversue.. The verdict?
Stop lifting for two months or risk irreversible damage.
Add a 10-year-old ACL tear in my left knee to the mix, and most people would feel defeated at this point. I don’t quit. We pivot.
Here’s the plan for dealing with injuries:
🏥 Physiotherapy : Follow a custom plan to restore mobility and strength. ( I know its boring but its essential )
🦵 Lower Body & Core : Train legs and core while your shoulder heals. Strong core = stronger overall.
📚 Learning & Growth : Use downtime to study supplements, nutrition, and new projects.
An injury is just a bump — life has thousands.
The right mindset isn’t about pushing through pain blindly. It’s about healing, adapting, and coming back stronger.
💡 Pro tip: Don’t ego lift.PLEASE! If your body is screaming, listen. Pain is a warning — respect it.
Are you ignoring that “small” pain? Stop. Assess. Pivot. Your future self will thank you for the recovery you start now.
It’s not easy if damage is done — surgeries, finances, and other life problems makes it harder to deal with. But your body is your temple, and wisdom in recovery will let you roar louder later till the later years of your life.
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How’s your shoulder now?
Hello @MADAME Thanks for checking in : ) It’s a bit better – The physiotherapy is on and I’m taking my medications. The pain is still there and I am avoiding lifting of any kind.
Hopefully soon!
If we learn from our injuries and not just learning to fear stuff then get injured doesn’t have to look like something awful!