Whether you're training for a local race, chasing your kids around the yard, or just staying active to feel your best, soft tissue injuries can throw a wrench in your routine. Strains, sprains, and tendinitis are common in adults — and so is the temptation to push through or expect quick fixes.
At Pipeline Physical Therapy, we help active adults heal smarter, not harder. That starts with patient education and realistic expectations.
Soft tissue injuries involve muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They include:
These injuries might seem minor at first, but without proper care and a clear recovery plan, they often linger or return — especially for adults 40 and up.
It’s common to feel better after a couple of weeks and assume you’re “good to go.” But tissues heal in phases, and each one matters:
|
Phase |
Time Frame |
What’s Happening |
|
Inflammation |
0–5 days |
Swelling, redness, tenderness |
|
Repair/Proliferation |
1–6 weeks |
New tissue starts forming (but is fragile) |
|
Remodeling/Maturation |
6 weeks – 3+ months |
Tissue becomes stronger and more organized |
⚠️ Pain relief ≠ full healing. The risk of reinjury is highest when people return to activity before the tissue is ready.
At midlife, your body still heals — just at a different pace than it did in your 20s. Expect:
At Pipeline Physical Therapy, we don’t just treat the injury — we look at the whole picture:
✅ Individualized rehab plans
✅ Safe loading strategies to rebuild strength
✅ Manual therapy (when appropriate)
✅ Education so you can move with confidence
We also address lifestyle factors that impact healing: sleep, stress, posture, and activity habits.
Many people stop rehab once the pain subsides — usually around the 4–6 week mark. But the remodeling phase (weeks 6–12+) is where the real gains happen.
It’s during this time that we help you:
Healing is a process and we are here to help guide you. If you are ready to start healing? Contact us today!
