Why You Keep Getting the Same Injury Over and Over

You rested. You stretched. Maybe you even went to rehab. Things felt better… for a while. But a few weeks or months later, it’s back—the same exact injury.

Sound familiar?

Whether it’s a shoulder that flares up every time you lift, a hamstring that always pulls during runs, or a low back that aches after yard work, recurring injuries are frustrating—and common. But here’s the good news: they’re also fixable.

At Off The Block Performance Physical Therapy, we work with a lot of people who are stuck in this same loop. Here’s why it happens—and what you can do to break the cycle.

You Treated the Pain—But Not the Problem

When something hurts, it’s natural to focus on the painful area. That’s why so many people ice, rest, and stretch the muscle that’s giving them trouble.

But here’s the thing: most recurring injuries happen because of how your body moves, not just because one muscle is “tight” or “weak.”

Maybe your shoulder hurts because your mid-back doesn’t rotate well. Maybe your hamstring keeps pulling because your glutes aren’t firing. Maybe your back gets tight because your core isn’t stabilizing properly.

If no one has looked at the whole picture, you’re probably just chasing symptoms.

Movement Patterns Don’t Change On Their Own

Even if the pain goes away, your body still remembers how it moved when you were injured. That pattern becomes your default—especially under load or fatigue. Unless you intentionally re-train how you move, you’re likely to fall right back into the same cycle.

That’s where a skilled movement assessment comes in. At Off The Block PT, we look beyond the injury and figure out why it happened in the first place—so we can help you stop it from happening again.

What Breaking the Cycle Really Takes

✅ Identifying and correcting movement compensations
✅ Improving mobility in key joints (like hips, ankles, or thoracic spine)
✅ Building strength where your body is underperforming
✅ Restoring balance, coordination, and control
✅ Progressing your return to activity with intent—not just hoping for the best

This isn’t about doing more foam rolling or another random rehab program. It’s about personalized work based on what your body needs.

Ready to stop the injury cycle for good?

We help active people in Easley and Central, SC feel better, move better, and stay injury-free—without the guesswork.

📞 Call or text (864) 633-9272 to schedule your first session. No referral needed.