{"id":2230,"date":"2026-05-04T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/?p=2230"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:11:03","slug":"natural-soft-tissue-injury-recovery-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/natural-soft-tissue-injury-recovery-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Tissue Injury Recovery: Natural Support For Better Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft tissue healing needs time, steady care, and enough food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein rich meals support repair better than low calorie eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle loading helps tissue rebuild after the first sore stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep, rest, and meal timing can shape day to day recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collagen, vitamin C, and creatine may support selected cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-soft-tissue-healing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soft Tissue Healing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-soft-tissue-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft Tissue Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft tissue injuries affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. These tissues help the body move, lift, twist, and stay stable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strain affects muscle or tendon. A sprain affects a ligament. A bruise affects small blood vessels and nearby tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most injuries heal in stages. The first stage often brings pain, heat, swelling, and loss of function. The next stage builds new tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last stage reshapes that tissue so it can handle load again. A small strain may settle within weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tendon or ligament injury can take much longer because blood flow is lower in those tissues than in muscle (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31377722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dubois and Esculier, 2020<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26553492\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tipton, 2015<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-early-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first few days often need protection, rest, and calm movement. Too much stress too soon can add more tissue damage. Too much complete rest can also slow the return of strength and motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple early goal is to lower extra strain while keeping some safe movement. Short walks, light range of motion work, and basic daily activity can help when pain stays in a mild range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rehab plan should then add load in small steps as soreness and function improve (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31377722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dubois and Esculier, 2020<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ice, compression, and elevation may help comfort and swelling in the short term. Food, sleep, time, and gradual loading still do the heavy work of repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-slows-recovery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Slows Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Low calorie eating can slow healing. So can low protein intake, poor sleep, smoking, and fast return to hard training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reinjury risk also rises when pain drops before full tissue strength returns.  A common mistake is chasing less pain while ignoring weak tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain can fade before the tissue is ready for sprinting, jumping, or heavy lifting. Function testing, not pain alone, gives a better guide for progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-food-for-repair\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food For Repair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-protein-amp-energy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protein &amp; Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft tissue repair needs amino acids, which are the small units that make protein. Muscle, tendon, ligament, skin, and immune cells all use them during healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injury also raises the body\u2019s energy and repair needs, even when sport or training drops. Review papers on sports injury nutrition support a higher protein intake during recovery, often spread across the day in repeated meals rather than packed into one sitting (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32824034\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Papadopoulou, 2020<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36839176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Giraldo-Vallejo et al., 2023<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many adults, three solid meals with a strong protein base can work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animal foods give complete protein with high absorbability. Eggs, beef, lamb, fish, shellfish, yogurt, kefir, and slow cooked meat with connective tissue can all fit a recovery plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rich cuts, broth made from joints and bones, and gelatin rich foods also give glycine and proline, which are amino acids found in connective tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Low fat diets can make healing meals less filling and less nutrient dense. Fat from whole animal foods also helps keep meals satisfying during lower activity days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-collagen-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collagen Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collagen is the main structural protein in tendon, ligament, skin, and other connective tissues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research on gelatin or collagen with exercise suggests a possible rise in collagen building signals, especially when vitamin C is present before rehab loading (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27852613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Shaw et al., 2017<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trials in Achilles tendon pain and chronic ankle instability also found better pain or function with specific collagen peptides added to exercise programs (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30609761\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Praet et al., 2019<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29769831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dressler et al., 2018<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When food intake is low, a plain gelatin or collagen product may be used around rehab work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-vitamin-c-amp-minerals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitamin C &amp; Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vitamin C helps build collagen. It also supports immune and repair work. Food based vitamin C from acerola, amla, or camu camu can fit this goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whole fruit can also help, though some people may prefer lower sugar options during a less active phase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best studied vitamin C injury papers focus more on fracture care and pain syndromes than simple strains or sprains, so the evidence is not direct for every soft tissue injury (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28274883\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A\u00efm et al., 2017<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34961681\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Seth et al., 2022<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, vitamin C has a clear role in collagen formation, and that makes basic adequacy sensible during healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minerals also support recovery; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Magnesium helps muscle and nerve function. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potassium supports fluid balance and muscle work. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zinc has repair roles, but routine high dose use lacks good support and can upset copper balance. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-daily-recovery-habits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daily Recovery Habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-meal-rhythm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meal Rhythm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One to three meals a day often gives enough room for full portions of protein and fat without constant grazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each meal can center on a clear animal food base, then add tolerated sides as needed. Examples include eggs and kefir in the morning, beef patties with broth at mid day, or lamb, sardines, and yogurt in the evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person with higher needs may add an extra meal after rehab work. A person with lower appetite may do better with fewer, larger meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key is enough total food. Cutting calories hard while trying to heal tissue often backfires. Energy shortage can reduce repair speed and raise muscle loss during inactivity (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30676133\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Close et al., 2019<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21346336\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tipton, 2010<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-sleep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep is one of the strongest recovery tools, even though it gets less attention than food or exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep sleep supports tissue repair, hormone balance, pain tolerance, and immune work. A simple target is a regular sleep window, a dark room, and fewer late stimulants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rest also needs balance. Full bed rest for a mild or moderate soft tissue injury can stiffen joints and reduce strength fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planned rest from the painful task is useful. Complete shutdown of all movement often is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protect the injured area from sharp aggravation, but keep the rest of the body moving as able. That may mean upper body work during an ankle sprain, or walking during a mild shoulder strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-gradual-loading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gradual Loading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing tissue gets stronger when load rises in steps. Tendons and ligaments in particular respond to measured tension over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercise is not just a way to test healing. It is part of the signal that guides healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviews on nutrition and musculoskeletal rehab repeatedly place structured exercise beside protein, total energy, and selected supplements as core support tools (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36839176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Giraldo-Vallejo et al., 2023<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35010929\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Turnag\u00f6l et al., 2021<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain during loading should stay mild and settle soon after. Sharp pain, swelling spikes, limping, or next day loss of function usually means the step was too large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-targeted-extras\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Targeted Extras<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-curcumin-amp-creatine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curcumin &amp; Creatine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curcumin has shown some benefit for delayed onset muscle soreness, which is the ache that follows hard or new exercise, and it may slightly reduce soreness and function loss after muscle damage (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33174301\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fang and Nasir, 2021<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35574627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Beba et al., 2022<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatine monohydrate has a stronger base for helping maintain muscle during reduced training. That can matter when an injured limb cannot train normally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-skip\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Skip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultra processed foods give poor satiety and often displace protein rich meals. Seed oils add a large processed fat load that many people do better without during recovery eating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short support list can keep things clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat more eggs, meat, fish, dairy, and broth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use collagen rich foods or plain gelatin near rehab sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add magnesium, creatine, or food based vitamin C only when useful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid ultra processed snacks and low protein convenience foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clinician should assess severe swelling, numbness, loss of strength, joint instability, fever, or pain that keeps getting worse. Those signs need more than home <a href=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/muscle-recovery-after-exercise\/\">support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Before changing your diet, supplements, or health routine, talk with a licensed healthcare professional. 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data-src=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recovery-.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recovery-.webp 600w, https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recovery--300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recovery--150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-body\"><div class=\"oi-sp-title\">Recovery &#038; Muscle Repair After Exercise<\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-excerpt\">Key Takeaways Muscle repair depends on training dose, sleep, food quality, minerals and enough rest. Soreness can be...<\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-read\">Read More<\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"oi-sp-card oi-sp-card-smart\" href=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/body-brand-new-10-years\/\"><div class=\"oi-sp-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aging-_.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aging-_.webp 600w, https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aging-_-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aging-_-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-body\"><div class=\"oi-sp-title\">Does The Body Become Brand New Every 10 Years?<\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-excerpt\">Key Takeaways Your body replaces many cells, but it does not reset on one clock. Blood and gut...<\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-read\">Read More<\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"oi-sp-card oi-sp-card-smart\" href=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/bone-healing-growth-fracture-repair\/\"><div class=\"oi-sp-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bone-Healing.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bone-Healing.webp 600w, https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bone-Healing-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/openintegrative.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bone-Healing-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-body\"><div class=\"oi-sp-title\">Bone Healing Evidence For Growth &amp; Fracture Repair<\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-excerpt\">Key Takeaways Bone health depends on constant remodeling that removes old tissue and replaces it. Fracture healing follows...<\/div><div class=\"oi-sp-read\">Read More<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-research\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubois, B. and Esculier, J.-F. (2020) \u2018Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE\u2019, <em>British Journal of Sports Medicine<\/em>, 54(2), pp. 72\u201373. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31377722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31377722\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tipton, K.D. (2015) \u2018Nutritional Support for Exercise-Induced Injuries\u2019, <em>Sports Medicine<\/em>, 45(Suppl 1), pp. S93\u2013S104. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26553492\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26553492\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Papadopoulou, S.K. (2020) \u2018Rehabilitation Nutrition for Injury Recovery of Athletes: The Role of Macronutrient Intake\u2019, <em>Nutrients<\/em>, 12(8), 2449. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32824034\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32824034\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giraldo-Vallejo, J.E. et al. (2023) \u2018Nutritional Strategies in the Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes: A Systematic Integrative Review\u2019, <em>Nutrients<\/em>, 15(4), 819. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36839176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36839176\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shaw, G. et al. (2017) \u2018Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis\u2019, <em>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/em>, 105(1), pp. 136\u2013143. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27852613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27852613\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Praet, S.F.E. et al. (2019) \u2018Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Combined with Calf-Strengthening Exercises Enhances Function and Reduces Pain in Achilles Tendinopathy Patients\u2019, <em>Nutrients<\/em>, 11(1), 76. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30609761\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30609761\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dressler, P. et al. (2018) \u2018Improvement of Functional Ankle Properties Following Supplementation with Specific Collagen Peptides in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability\u2019, <em>Journal of Sports Science and Medicine<\/em>, 17(2), pp. 298\u2013304. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29769831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29769831\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A\u00efm, F. et al. (2017) \u2018Efficacy of vitamin C in preventing complex regional pain syndrome after wrist fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis\u2019, <em>Orthopaedics &amp; Traumatology: Surgery &amp; Research<\/em>, 103(3), pp. 465\u2013470. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28274883\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28274883\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seth, I. et al. (2022) \u2018Effect of Perioperative Vitamin C on the Incidence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis\u2019, <em>Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery<\/em>, 61(4), pp. 748\u2013754. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34961681\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34961681\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close, G.L. et al. (2019) \u2018Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in Track and Field Athletes\u2019, <em>International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism<\/em>, 29(2), pp. 189\u2013197. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30676133\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30676133\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tipton, K.D. (2010) \u2018Nutrition for acute exercise-induced injuries\u2019, <em>Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism<\/em>, 57(Suppl 2), pp. 43\u201353. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21346336\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21346336\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turnag\u00f6l, H.H. et al. (2021) \u2018Nutritional Considerations for Injury Prevention and Recovery in Combat Sports\u2019, <em>Nutrients<\/em>, 14(1), 53. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35010929\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35010929\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fang, W. and Nasir, Y. (2021) \u2018The effect of curcumin supplementation on recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage and delayed-onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials\u2019, <em>Phytotherapy Research<\/em>, 35(4), pp. 1768\u20131781. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33174301\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33174301\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beba, M. et al. (2022) \u2018The effect of curcumin supplementation on delayed-onset muscle soreness, inflammation, muscle strength, and joint flexibility: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials\u2019, <em>Phytotherapy Research<\/em>, 36(7), pp. 2767\u20132778. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35574627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35574627\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moraes, V.Y. et al. (2014) \u2018Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries\u2019, <em>Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews<\/em>, 2014(4), CD010071. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24782334\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24782334\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khan, M. et al. (2023) \u2018The Role of Hyaluronic Acid for Soft Tissue Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis\u2019, <em>Sports Health<\/em>, 15(1), pp. 86\u201396. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35114853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35114853\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaniew, N. et al. (2015) \u2018Vitamin C to Prevent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Patients With Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials\u2019, <em>Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma<\/em>, 29(8), pp. e235\u2013e241. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26197022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26197022\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abbott, W. et al. (2023) \u2018Curcumin Attenuates Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness and Muscle Function Deficits Following a Soccer Match in Male Professional Soccer Players\u2019, <em>International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance<\/em>, 18(4), pp. 347\u2013353. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36780901\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36780901\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jain, S.K. et al. (2019) \u2018Role of anti-oxidant (vitamin-C) in post-operative pain relief in foot and ankle trauma surgery: A prospective randomized trial\u2019, <em>Foot and Ankle Surgery<\/em>, 25(4), pp. 542\u2013545. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30321947\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30321947\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merolla, G. et al. (2015) \u2018Co-analgesic therapy for arthroscopic supraspinatus tendon repair pain using a dietary supplement containing Boswellia serrata and Curcuma longa: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled study\u2019, <em>Musculoskeletal Surgery<\/em>, 99(Suppl 1), pp. S43\u2013S52. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25957549\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25957549\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Szczurko, O. et al. (2009) \u2018Naturopathic treatment of rotator cuff tendinitis among Canadian postal workers: a randomized controlled trial\u2019, <em>Arthritis &amp; Rheumatism<\/em>, 61(8), pp. 1037\u20131045. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19644905\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19644905\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Henrotin, Y. et al. (2021) \u2018Curcuminoids and Boswellia serrata extracts combination decreases tendinopathy symptoms: findings from an open-label post-observational study\u2019, <em>Current Medical Research and Opinion<\/em>, 37(3), pp. 423\u2013430. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33287570\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33287570\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stechmiller, J.K. (2010) \u2018Understanding the role of nutrition and wound healing\u2019, <em>Nutrition in Clinical Practice<\/em>, 25(1), pp. 61\u201368. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20130158\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20130158\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (n.d.) \u2018Dietary information to promote wound healing\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhcw.nhs.uk\/download\/clientfiles\/files\/Patient%20Information%20Leaflets\/Clinical%20Support%20Services\/Dietetics\/Dietary%20information%20to%20promote%20wound%20healing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.uhcw.nhs.uk\/download\/clientfiles\/files\/Patient%20Information%20Leaflets\/Clinical%20Support%20Services\/Dietetics\/Dietary%20information%20to%20promote%20wound%20healing.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Center for Biotechnology Information (n.d.) \u2018Natural soft tissue healing\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12196728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12196728\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Center for Biotechnology Information (n.d.) \u2018Collagen for tendon and ligament repair\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8746600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8746600\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TrueSport (n.d.) \u2018Soft tissue recovery nutrition\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/truesport.org\/nutrition\/soft-tissue-recovery-nutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/truesport.org\/nutrition\/soft-tissue-recovery-nutrition\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gatorade Sports Science Institute (n.d.) \u2018Nutrition\u2019s role in soft tissue injury recovery\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/performancepartner.gatorade.com\/resources\/resource\/nutritions-role-in-soft-tissue-injury-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/performancepartner.gatorade.com\/resources\/resource\/nutritions-role-in-soft-tissue-injury-recovery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Diego Orthopaedic Medical Group (n.d.) \u2018The role of nutrition in healing tendon and ligament injuries\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/sdomg.com\/the-role-of-nutrition-in-healing-tendon-and-ligament-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/sdomg.com\/the-role-of-nutrition-in-healing-tendon-and-ligament-injuries\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physio4All (2017) \u2018Supplements to help with soft tissue injuries\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/physio4all.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Supplements-to-help-with-Soft-Tissue-Injuries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/physio4all.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Supplements-to-help-with-Soft-Tissue-Injuries.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EBSCO (n.d.) \u2018Natural treatments for soft tissue pain\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebsco.com\/research-starters\/complementary-and-alternative-medicine\/natural-treatments-soft-tissue-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ebsco.com\/research-starters\/complementary-and-alternative-medicine\/natural-treatments-soft-tissue-pain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitefish Chiropractic Center (n.d.) \u2018How to naturally treat a muscle strain\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/whitefishchiropracticcenter.com\/blog\/how-to-naturally-treat-a-muscle-strain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/whitefishchiropracticcenter.com\/blog\/how-to-naturally-treat-a-muscle-strain\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XPhysio (n.d.) \u2018Bounce back fast from a soft tissue injury\u2019. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/xphysio.com.au\/bounce-back-fast-from-a-soft-tissue-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/xphysio.com.au\/bounce-back-fast-from-a-soft-tissue-injury\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Soft Tissue Healing Soft Tissue Types Soft tissue injuries affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. These tissues help the body move, lift, twist, and stay stable. A strain affects muscle or tendon. A sprain affects a ligament. 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