Here’s why we ask about other injuries.
Most problems develop due to behaviour or trauma - most of the time though it’s a combination of both - ie. our behaviour changes as a result of the trauma.
We’re not designed to move perfectly or symmetrically, but there needs to be a degree of symmetry.
So if there is history of a significant enough injury in the past, then it’s worth talking about especially if the recovery was sub-par.
Common ones that fly under the radar:
Concussions that happened during car accidents that we didn’t have diagnosed at the time
Fractured ribs
Those good old recurrent ankle sprains
These injuries can have implications on how the rest of the body works and can contribute towards a behavioural adaptation that can lead to asymmetrical overload with movement.
So, when we query about previous injury, please know, we’re not trying to extend the list of the things we want to solve - we are looking for all the possible things that have led you to having your current problem so we can be the last practitioner you’ll ever need!