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From Padel Passion to Crippling Pain: How I Conquered My Midlife Shoulder Injury Conquer Your Aches: The Midlifer's Guide to Rotator Cuff Rehab & Sports Comebacks By Naomi Greenaway, Deputy Editor, Telegraph Magazine There’s a certain thrill in discovering a new sports obsession , particularly as a midlifer. For me, that thrill came with padel, a lively racket sport that blends elements of squash and tennis. Yet, this newfound passion inadvertently reignited an old shoulder niggle, escalating it into a full-blown, debilitating injury. What began with a simple “wrong angle” suitcase lift a decade ago—leaving me with a week in a sling and unpredictable flare-ups—ultimately forced me to confront my persistent shoulder pain head-on. Six months later, I’m thrilled to report that my sore shoulder is almost entirely healed. Here’s how I did it. The Moment Padel Turned Painful My padel journey began about five years ago during a Spanish holiday, but it wasn't until padel courts st...