Recovery Stories

During an intense water polo tournament, I reached out for a block — and my wrist bent the wrong way against the force of the ball. At first, it just felt sore, but by the end of the match, every movement was painful. A trip to the doctor ...

Last summer, during a regular training session, I experienced a shoulder muscle strain. I was practicing freestyle sprints, and probably due to fatigue and slight form breakdown, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my right shoulder during a p...

I want to share my experience in hopes that it might help someone who is going through a similar situation. I am a soccer player, and soccer has always been a huge passion in my life. In 10th grade, during a match, I suffered an Achilles t...

I am an acupuncturist and a sports enthusiast. Currently, I play badminton twice a week and soccer once a week. Staying active not only helps me maintain a strong body but also keeps me in a positive and focused mindset. Over the years, re...

Last spring, during a soccer match, I sprinted to chase down a long pass and suddenly felt a sharp pull in my right thigh. I went to a sports clinic and was diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain, caused by overstretching the muscle during ...

Over the past few years, I’ve sprained my ankle three times during different sports activities. Each time, it happened during sudden movements — a quick pivot, a jump, or a sprint — and each time, I knew I hadn’t fully built up the strength...

I have been practicing golf for five years and have experienced pain on the inner side of my elbow, which was eventually diagnosed as golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis). This injury is caused by repetitive swinging motions that overstret...

Here’s how I got injured: During the baseball game, while sprinting to catch a ball, I suddenly felt a sharp twisting sensation at the front of my knee, accompanied by stabbing pain and a sense of instability, forcing me to stop running. Af...

During a soccer match, I suffered a serious injury when my calf was accidentally kicked, resulting in a fracture. It was a painful and frightening moment, but fortunately, I received excellent care at San Jose Sports Medicine & Orthopedics...

A few months ago, during a table tennis match, I made a quick, sharp movement to return a fast serve and ended up twisting my wrist. I immediately felt a sharp pain. I went to Premier Podiatry & Orthopedics - Roseville, where it was confir...