Michael Smith has been struggling with a serious injury for a long time. The darts star shares a dark forecast in an interview.
Darts star Michael Smith is currently not fighting for titles, but with serious injuries. These have made it impossible for the “Bully Boy” to constantly participate in tournaments.
In an interview with online darts, the world champion of 2023 gave an open insight into his emotional world: “I was on vacation. Then came the MRI result: severe osteoarthritis.”
Smith said: “The next step is injections for the shoulder and the wrist. In the worst case, I need a new shoulder at some point. But that would only be after my career.”
This diagnosis caused a shock for him. He described: “A new shoulder would be like darts from the front. I panicked when I googled what was going on. Cortisone, PRP (own blood therapy, editor’s note) , Rotator cuff – that scared me.”
At the same time, the Englishman gave a small all -clear, because an operation will be pending at the earliest if it was in her mid -40s – in a good ten years, because it is currently 34 years old.
Smith had made his injuries public for the first time in January after his early departure at the World Masters. At that time, the Bully Boy announced on Instagram that he suffered 2nd degree on an AC school violation and that he had had problems for several years.
Smith slipped to 21st place in the world rankings. “It’s not nice, but I still had a few semi-finals, even with the UK Open. Only where I want to be, I am not yet,” said the 34-year-old.
At the same time, Smith pointed out that not only the shoulder injury itself is the reason for his drop in performance, but also the head plays a role.
“I think before every match: hold your shoulder? Holds the wrist? This brooding makes it worse,” confessed the former world champion.
However, new problems are always added. Smith reported that suddenly he could hardly burden his left foot before the last Pro Tour event.
“At first I thought it was gout. But the foot swelled like a balloon. In the end it was said: maybe there too arthritis. I have antibiotics, painkillers, steroids – nothing really helped,” he revealed.
Smith also admitted: “To be honest, my World Cup victory was the worst. My body seemed to say: ‘You managed to stop fighting.’ But I need exactly this combat mentality. “
The darts star tries various treatment methods, but describes his current situation itself as a “vicious circle”. Smith does not think about giving up: “I know nothing more than darts and fight.”
He longs to finally be healthy again and to be able to play darts without problems: “Patience is not my strength, but that’s exactly what I need. I have often recovered from setbacks. This time it is just another stumbling block.”
Michael Smith Has Been Struggling with a serious injury for a long time. The Darts Star Shares a Gloomy Prognosis In an interview.
Darts Star Michael Smith is not currently fighting for titles, but with serious injuries. Thesis Have Made It Impossible for the “Bully Boy” to Consistently Participate in Touraments for Months.
In an interview with online darts , the 2023 World Champion Gave an open insight into his emotional world: “I was on vacation. Then the mri results: Severe osteoarthritis.”
Smith Explained: “The next step is injections for the shoulder and Wrist. In the worst case, i’ll need a new shoulder at some point. But that would only be after my career.”
This diagnosis Came as a shock to him. He Descred: “A New Shoulder would be like learning to play darts from scratch. I Panicked when I googled what was in store for me. Cortisone, PRP (Platelet -Rich Plasma Therapy, Editor’s Note) , Rotator Cuff – That Scared Me.”
At the same time, the Englishman gave a Slight all-Clear, Because an operation would not be due unil he what in his mid-40s at the earliest-ie in a good ten years, be is currently 34 years old.
Smith First Made his injuries public in January after his early exit at the world masters. On Instagram, The Bully Boy Shared At The Time that He was suffering from a grade 2 ac Shoulder Injury and Had Been Having Problems for Several Years.
Smith has sliped to 21st place in the world rankings. “It’s not nice, but i still had a few semi-finals, including at the uk open. I’m just not where i want to be Yet,” Said the 34-Year-Old.
Smith so pointed out that not only only the shoulder injury itself was the reason for his decline in performance, but so the head played a role.
“I Think Before Every Match: Will the Shoulder Hold? Will the Wrist Hold? This Brooding Makes It Worse,” Confessed the Former World Champion.
However, New Problems Keep Coming Up. Smith Reported That Before the Last Pro Tour Event, He Suddenly Could Hardly Put Any Weight on His Left Foot.
“At first i thought it was good. But the foot swelled up like a balloon. In the end, it was Said: Maybe arthritis there too. I have antibiotics, pinkillers, steroids – Nothing real helped,” He revealed.
Smith So admitted: “Honestly, My World Cup Victory was the worst. My body seemed to say: ‘You’ve done it, you can stop fighting.’ But it’s exactly this fighting mentality that i need back. “
The Darts Stars is Trying Various Treatment Methods, but descripts his current situation as “a vicious circle”. But Smith is not thinking of giving up: “I know nothing but darts and fighting.”
He longs to finalle be healthy again and be die to play darts without any problems: “Patience is not my strength, but that’s exactly what i need. I’ve recovered from setbacks before. This time it’s just another stumbling block.”