Mid-Season Injuries We’re Seeing Right Now (And What to Do About Them)

🏉 The most common injuries right now

1. Hamstring tightness and strains

Often linked to:

• Sudden increases in training load
• Reduced flexibility in cooler weather
• Inadequate warm-ups

👉 Early signs: tightness when running, discomfort when bending

2. Ankle sprains that haven’t fully recovered

A big one — many people return to sport too early.

👉 Watch for:

• Ongoing instability
• Repeated rolling of the ankle
• Swelling after activity

3. Knee pain (especially with running or stairs)

Common in both adults and teens during sport.

👉 Often caused by:

• Muscle imbalances
• Poor tracking of the kneecap
• Overuse

4. Shoulder and neck tension

Not just athletes — we’re seeing this in office workers too.

👉 Caused by:

• Desk posture
• Stress
• Lack of movement

⚠️ Why these injuries get worse

Many of these issues share the same pattern:

• They start small
• They’re ignored or pushed through
• The body compensates
• Pain becomes more persistent

✅ What you can do early

• Don’t ignore ongoing discomfort
• Modify activity (not stop completely)
• Focus on mobility and strength
• Seek early assessment

📍 When to see a physio

If your pain:

• Lasts more than 1–2 weeks
• Keeps coming back
• Affects how you move or perform

…it’s time to get it checked.

At MTM Physiotherapy Duncraig, we focus on identifying the root cause — not just treating symptoms.

👉 Book your assessment today and stay ahead of injury.