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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

Have you ever dealt with an injury that just keeps coming back?

from HTP Podcast · host Gira Schofield

Have you ever dealt with an injury that just keeps coming back?Back pain, tennis elbow, shoulder issues, ankle sprains… you rest, rehab, and do everything “right”—but nothing seems to fully fix it.What if I told you… It's not just physical?In this episode of the Holistic Tennis Performance Podcast, I share my personal story of battling chronic back pain for nearly 10 years—and the moment everything changed when I couldn’t even get out of bed.That experience led me to discover something most tennis players are never taught:👉 The connection between your mind, your body, and your performanceIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why recurring injuries happen in tennisHow stress, pressure, and emotions affect your bodyWhy your performance changes in matches vs practiceThe missing link between physical training and mental performanceHow to start understanding your body on a deeper levelThis is more than just an injury story—this is the foundation of a new way to train and perform in tennis.Key Topics Covered:Recurring injuries in tennis (back, shoulder, elbow, ankle)Why traditional approaches don’t always solve the problemThe culture of “pushing through pain” in tennisGira’s 10-year journey with chronic back painThe breaking point that changed everythingIntroduction to the mind-body connectionHow thoughts, emotions, and stress impact physical healthThe role of breathing, pressure, and the nervous systemIdentity struggles athletes face during injuryThe deeper purpose behind the HTP PodcastChapters00:00 The Journey of Healing and Injury: From Pain to Understanding06:44 Mind-Body Connection in Tennis Performance

Have you ever dealt with an injury that just keeps coming back?Back pain, tennis elbow, shoulder issues, ankle sprains… you rest, rehab, and do everything “right”—but nothing seems to fully fix it.What if I told you… It's not just physical?In this episode of the Holistic Tennis Performance Podcast, I share my personal story of battling chronic back pain for nearly 10 years—and the moment everything changed when I couldn’t even get out of bed.That experience led me to discover something most tennis players are never taught:👉 The connection between your mind, your body, and your performanceIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why recurring injuries happen in tennisHow stress, pressure, and emotions affect your bodyWhy your performance changes in matches vs practiceThe missing link between physical training and mental performanceHow to start understanding your body on a deeper levelThis is more than just an injury story—this is the foundation of a new way to train and perform in tennis.Key Topics Covered:Recurring injuries in tennis (back, shoulder, elbow, ankle)Why traditional approaches don’t always solve the problemThe culture of “pushing through pain” in tennisGira’s 10-year journey with chronic back painThe breaking point that changed everythingIntroduction to the mind-body connectionHow thoughts, emotions, and stress impact physical healthThe role of breathing, pressure, and the nervous systemIdentity struggles athletes face during injuryThe deeper purpose behind the HTP PodcastChapters00:00 The Journey of Healing and Injury: From Pain to Understanding06:44 Mind-Body Connection in Tennis Performance

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