“I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong… So Why Am I Injured?”

You warmed up. You trained hard. You didn’t fall or collide with anyone.

So why does your knee hurt? Why does your ankle keep going again? Why does your shoulder ache every time you train?

At BodyRight Physiotherapy Clinic in Drogheda, we hear this all the time from teenagers who exercise, play sport, or train competitively. And the truth is — most teen injuries don’t happen because of one bad move.

They happen because the body is overloaded, unbalanced, or growing faster than it can adapt.

Why Teen Exercise Injuries Are So Common

Teen bodies are changing fast. Bones grow quickly, muscles and tendons lag behind, and coordination can feel off — especially during growth spurts.

Now add:

• Intense sports schedules

• Multiple teams or training sessions per week

• Little recovery time

• Skipping strength or mobility work

• Playing through pain

That’s when injuries start to show up.

Common exercise and sports injuries we see in teens include:

• Knee pain (especially during running or jumping)

• Ankle sprains

• Hamstring or quad strains

• Heel pain

• Shoulder pain from throwing or swimming

• Back pain linked to training load

These injuries don’t mean you’re weak — they mean your body needs support.

The Biggest Myth: “Pain Means I’m Getting Stronger”

Pain is not a training badge.

If pain:

• Keeps coming back

• Gets worse after exercise

• Affects your performance

• Changes how you move

Then your body is telling you something important.

Ignoring it often leads to:

• Longer recovery time

• Repeat injuries

• Loss of confidence

• Time off sport

Early support makes a massive difference.

How Physiotherapy Helps Teen Athletes

At BodyRight Physiotherapy in Drogheda, we don’t just treat where it hurts — we look at why it happened.

A teen sports injury assessment may include:

• Movement and strength testing

• Joint stability checks

• Running or sport-specific analysis

• Training load and recovery review

• Screening for growth-related issues

Treatment focuses on:

• Reducing pain and inflammation

• Restoring strength and control

• Correcting movement patterns

• Preventing the same injury coming back

We help you train smarter, not just harder.

Will I Have to Stop Training?

Not always.

Many teens can:

• Modify training safely

• Stay active during recovery

• Return to sport stronger than before

Your physiotherapist will guide you on:

• What to rest

• What to keep doing

• How to rebuild safely

• When you’re ready to return fully

The goal is long-term performance, not rushing back too soon.

When Should You Get Checked?

You should consider physiotherapy if:

• Pain lasts more than a few days

• An injury keeps coming back

• You feel unstable or weak

• You’re training a lot during a growth spurt

• You’ve been told to “just stretch it” and nothing improves

Getting checked early often means less time out and faster progress.

Supporting Teen Athletes at BodyRight Physiotherapy, Drogheda

At BodyRight Physiotherapy Clinic, our Chartered Physiotherapists work with teenagers across football, GAA, rugby, athletics, dance, swimming, gym training and more.

We understand:

• Growing bodies

• Competitive pressure

• School and sport balance

• The frustration of injury

Our aim is to help you stay active, confident, and injury-resilient.

Book a Teen Sports Injury Assessment

If training hurts or something doesn’t feel right, don’t push through it.

Talk to your parent and book a physiotherapy assessment at BodyRight Physiotherapy in Drogheda.

 The sooner you understand your injury, the sooner you can get back to doing what you love — properly.