Injuries have shaped human history since the earliest records of combat, labor, and daily life. Ancient Egyptians developed splints and bandages to stabilize fractures, while Greek physicians used massage and herbal poultices for trauma. In the Middle Ages, battlefield wounds prompted advances in bone setting and immobilization. By the industrial era, workplace injuries drove medical innovation in rehabilitation. In the 20th century, sports medicine emphasized structured recovery for strains and sprains. Today, injuries are treated with conservative care such as rehabilitation, pain management, and chiropractic adjustments. Recovery focuses not only on healing but also on restoring confidence and preventing recurrence.