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The Gronk, The Kid, and Peyton

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Published on Saturday, 04 February 2012 01:08

Written by Howard Deskin

Does it seem that professional sports injuries are receiving a lot more press these days? I don't think I've heard a radio, tv, web, or print sports report that didn't mention Gronkowski's high ankle sprain, Sidney Crosby's head and neck or Peyton's neck several times a day. While it seems like overkill, it has raised awareness for the rest of us amateurs who don't play professionally, but sustain injuries all over our bodies, maybe not from being slammed to the turf or into the boards, just from mowing the lawn (torn meniscus), years ago helping my young daughter get dressed (herniated disc), infecting a tendon in my ankle (tripping over a drill bit still in the drill) or just working hard to stay in shape.

Even the rich and famous don't heal so fast

What I find interesting is these high ankle sprains do take several weeks to heal even when the athlete is supported by the best training staffs and medical professionals in the world. Neck and head injuries can take months if not years to fully heal (ever get whiplash in a car accident?). So don't feel bad if your injury is taking longer than you'd like to heal. Just watch the Super Bowl this weekend, see they guys who are limping or holding their arms and legs in obvious pain and think of that old saying "Time heals all wounds". Enjoy the game!