66. Fear, Injury & Getting Back to Surfing: A Guide to Healing & Confidence

What happens when an injury keeps you out of the water for weeks—or even months? If you’ve ever been sidelined from surfing, you know how frustrating it can be, both physically and mentally. When I injured my knee in Baja, my biggest fear wasn’t just missing surf—it was wondering if I’d ever feel 100% again.

Enter Dr. Alexis Piarulli, chiropractor and movement specialist, who not only helped me rehab my injury but also shifted my mindset around healing, movement, and longevity in surfing. In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady: The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, we talk about staying strong, preventing injuries, and overcoming fear after time out of the water. Plus, Alexis shares the small but powerful things you can do to keep surfing for years to come.

Main Themes:

• The Fear of Long-Term Injury in Surfing: "My biggest fear wasn’t just the injury—it was wondering if I’d always have a chronic issue.” – Laura Day
• Healing is Physical, But Also Mental: “Your mindset is the biggest factor in how well you heal.” – Dr. Alexis Piarulli
• How to Surf for Decades Without Breaking Down: “I want to surf when I’m 80. That means taking care of my body now.” – Dr. Alexis Piarulli
• The Power of Community in Surfing & Healing: “Having a support group in the water made all the difference when I paddled back out.” – Laura Day

Resources:

• Follow Dr. Alexis Piarulli – Get surf-specific mobility and rehab tips at @fearlessmovementrehab.
• Watch Alexis’ Workshops in The Surf Société – Learn movement techniques to keep your body strong and injury-free inside The Surf Société.
• Join The Surf Société – Our women's surfing community is here to help you learn more, surf better, and live happy. Try it free for a week! Join Here.

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