Knowing when to seek professional help is key for ensuring proper recovery and preventing complications.
You tweaked your ankle, pulled your hamstring, or wrecked your shoulder maxing out. Now you’re stiff, sore, and Googling how long it’s going to suck.
We get it. At YFS (Your Form Sux), we treat these kinds of soft tissue injuries daily — from weekend warriors to aging ex-athletes still chasing their glory lifts.
The good news? Most injuries heal with the right approach.
The better news? You can heal faster — if you stop winging it.
What Counts as a Soft Tissue Injury?
Soft tissue injuries affect everything that’s not bone: muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Common types include:
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Tendonitis
- Contusions (bruises)
- Bursitis
They’re usually caused by overuse, bad form (yes, we mean you), skipping warm-ups, or trauma.
How Long Until I’m Back?
Grade I (Mild)
Microscopic damage. Some tenderness, minimal swelling.
Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Grade II (Moderate)
Partial tear. Swelling, bruising, pain with movement.
Recovery: 3–6 weeks
Grade III (Severe)
Full tear or rupture. Major loss of function. Might need surgery.
Recovery: 8–12+ weeks
💡 Clinician tip: Pain doesn’t always match severity. A mild strain can hurt more than a partial tear. Assessment matters.
What Actually Speeds Up Healing?
- ✅ Early diagnosis: Know what you’re dealing with.
- ✅ Targeted treatment: Ice and rest help — for 48 hours. After that, active care wins.
- ✅ Active rehab: Movement is medicine. Load it smart, rebuild it right.
- ✅ Consistency: Half-doing rehab means double the timeline.
What Slows It Down?
- ❌ Ignoring pain
- ❌ Training through it
- ❌ Skipping follow-ups
- ❌ Diagnosing it via TikTok
When Should You Get Help?
If pain’s getting worse, hasn’t improved after a week, or you’re limping like Frankenstein — get seen.
YFS doesn’t do cookie-cutter rehab. We assess, we identify the root cause, and we get you moving right again.
Bottom Line: Healing Isn’t Linear — But It Is Possible
Soft tissue injuries heal. But they heal faster — and better — when you stop guessing and start fixing.
Still stuck wondering if it’ll ever feel normal again? Come in. We’ll make sure you don’t just get better — you stay better.
