By the second day he knew he was on the road to recovery. (CUP,Idioms In Use)
You will not be the first debtor they've had to deal with, and their experience and understanding could help you take the first step on the road to recovery. (BNC)
Marc Girardelli is well on the road to recovery from last season's internal injuries, with consistent top-three placings in slalom, giant slalom and Super-G. (BNC)