03/02/2026
"I'll just rest it and see how it goes." π€
We hear this every week. And we get itβnobody wants to admit they need help. But here's the truth: waiting usually makes it worse. β°
Here are 5 signs you need physio NOW, not "let's see what happens": π
SIGN #1: Pain lasting more than 2 weeks π
If it's not improving on its own by now, it won't magically fix itself. Rest alone rarely solves the problem. Your body needs direction, not just time. You need a plan. πΊοΈ
SIGN #2: Pain is changing your life π«
Are you skipping training? Avoiding stairs? Sleeping poorly? Changing how you move to avoid pain? When pain starts dictating your choices what you can do, where you can go, how you sleep, it's gone beyond "just rest it." Time to address it properly. π€
SIGN #3: You've already tried "everything" π
Ice, heat, stretching, YouTube exercises, your mate's advice, rest, pushing through... sound familiar? Random doesn't work. You're not lacking effort, you're lacking assessment and a structured plan. β
SIGN #4: It keeps coming back π
The cycle: Injury β Feel better β Back playing β Re-injured. This pattern means the root cause was never addressed. You treated the pain, not the problem. Breaking this cycle requires proper rehab, not another round of "rest and hope." π―
SIGN #5: You're compensating β οΈ
Limping? Favoring one side? Avoiding certain movements? Your brain is smart, it finds workarounds. But compensation creates NEW problems. Fix the original issue before it spreads to your knee, hip, or back. π¦΅
Here's what happens every week you wait: β³
Muscles weaken πͺβ
Movement patterns change πΆ
Pain becomes chronic π£
Recovery takes longer β°
Risk of re-injury increases π
Early intervention = faster recovery. That's not sales talk. That's physiology. π¬
We're not saying every ache needs a physio. But if you see yourself in any of these 5 signs stop waiting. Start progressing. π
You deserve a clear plan. Not guesswork. Not random YouTube exercises. A roadmap from where you are to where you want to be. π§
Save this. Share it with someone who keeps saying "I'll just rest it." They'll thank you later. π
π Trim β’ Kilcock β’ Enfield
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