The 10 Biggest Mistakes That Lead to Repetitive Injury

We’re back with another episode of Past Your Prime, diving into why injuries keep coming back and how to break the cycle.

Injury Updates:

• Alex played a five-set volleyball match, served an ace, and then his wrist reminded him who’s boss.

• • Craig’s neck injury is improving, but only because he finally started following his own advice.

  
  

• Main Topic: The most common mistakes that lead to repetitive injuries:

  • Overestimating tissue capacity
  • Poor feedback loops
  • Training too hard, too soon
  • Impatience in returning to normal training
  • Misinterpreting flare-ups as full setbacks
  • Stopping exercise instead of modifying it
  • Avoiding certain movements due to fear
  • Volume creep leading to overload
  • Lack of motivation for the home plan
  • Ignoring contributing factors

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• Key Takeaways:

  • Understand your tissue capacity—don’t push harder than your body is ready for.

  • Keep a feedback loop—track small changes to avoid setbacks.

  • Modify training instead of stopping completely—staying active in a controlled way leads to better recovery.

• • Be patient—rushing back too quickly often leads to re-injury.

  
  

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