Osteopathy for Sport

Overcome injuries  -  Improve performance  -  Prevent further injury

Sports injuries are common, especially in contact sports where bruises and strains are part and parcel of training and competing. Osteopathy has emerged as an important component of the process for both amateur and professional athletes with increasing numbers of sport clubs employing an osteopath to support their team. These treatments are a means of keeping their bodies in optimum physical shape as well as a way to heal or ease existing conditions.

Common sports injuries include strains and sprains, which affect the tendons, muscles and ligaments as well as swelling, bruising and areas of muscular pain or aching.

In sport, osteopathy is often used as a preventive measure in order to keep the body in optimum condition and to reduce the risk of injury in the future.

Common sports injuries treatable with osteopathy:

• Achilles Tendon Injuries
• Back Pain (lumbar or thoracic pain)
• Biceps Tendonitis
• Constant Knee Problems
• Frozen Shoulder
• Foot Pain
• Hip Pain
• Persistent Hamstring or Calf Strains
• Running Injuries
• Recurring Achilles Problems
• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
• Sciatica
• Sprained Ankle and Other Sprains
• Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow
• Wrist Injuries

Issues such as joint dysfunction or soft-tissue restrictions limit the body’s ability to function correctly, directly affecting the degree of performance and may even result in further injury. Osteopathy can help by improving joint mobility, reducing adhesions and soft-tissue restrictions, resulting in structural balance and restored movement leading to enhanced performance.

At Osteopathy Care we will ensure that your recovery time is minimised. If you have any questions about a particular sports injury and whether osteopathy can help call Osteopathy Care now