Pain vs Injury: What Every Tennis Player Gets Wrong I Richard Brice

Pain vs Injury: What Every Tennis Player Gets Wrong I Richard Brice

Author: Mike Rogers - Founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked June 30, 2026 Duration: 20:24

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Richard Brice spent 17 years in chronic pain before he figured out what was driving it — and it wasn't weak muscles or tight hamstrings. It was his brain. Richard joined me on Insider's Playbook to break down why most senior tennis players over 50 are fighting a nervous system that's trying to protect them — and what that means for every ache, every flare-up, and every time you've limped off court convinced something was broken when nothing was. If tennis elbow, back pain, or nagging joint pain keeps pulling you off court, this one's worth your time.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Why pain and injury are not the same thing — and why that matters every time something hurts on court
  • The real reason modern technique causes so many shoulder, elbow, and forearm problems in senior players
  • How your balance system is secretly driving most of your back, knee, and foot pain
  • The one daily habit Richard says does more for joint health and injury prevention than anything else
  • The simple head-tracking drill that reveals exactly how compromised your balance system is
  • Why playing more tennis — even with strong gym muscles — can still wreck your tendons
  • The coordination problem that causes most actual injuries, and why strength training alone won't fix it

 

 Richard Brice – TennisHacker.net

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisHacker

 

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 — Show Preview & Introduction
2:14 — Why Pain Doesn't Mean You're Injured
5:14 — The Real Cause of Shoulder, Elbow & Tennis Elbow Pain
7:29 — Why Volume & Off-Court Training Both Matter
8:45 — How Your Balance System Creates Back, Knee & Foot Pain
11:51 — The Head-Tracking Drill That Trains Your Balance System
14:11 — The One Daily Habit That Protects Every Joint
17:42 — Why Poor Coordination Causes Most Actual Injuries
18:56 — Show Wrap Up


For competitive tennis players over fifty, the game evolves. The desire to win remains sharp, but the path to victory requires a different map. Insider's Playbook: Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50 is that essential guide. Hosted by Mike Rogers, a seasoned senior tournament competitor and the founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked, this podcast digs into the nuanced realities of competing later in life. You won't find generic tips here. Instead, each conversation is a deep dive into the specific strategic adjustments, physical maintenance, and mental conditioning that give seasoned players a tangible edge. Mike brings on elite coaches who understand the senior athlete, national champions who are still dominating their age brackets, and performance experts focused on longevity. They unpack real, actionable strategies for everything from point construction and recovery to managing pressure during a tight third-set tiebreak. This is for players who analyze their matches, who know their strengths, and who are looking for that next piece of the puzzle to outsmart and outlast their opponents. Tune in to hear candid discussions that feel like a locker room talk with the most knowledgeable players and minds in senior tennis, all dedicated to helping you compete longer, smarter, and with more success.
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Insider's Playbook:  Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50
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