OSTEOPATHY AND SPORTS

Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, your osteopath can assist with prevention of injury as well as treatment of many common sporting injuries. These include:

• Neck and back strains
• Tennis or Golfers Elbow
• Shoulder strains
• Ligament sprains
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
• Hip, knee, leg and ankle injuries

An injury which is poorly treated or not treated at all can lead to reoccurrence and early degenerative conditions.

Your osteopath can provide a number of stretching exercises and routines that will specifically assist you with avoiding injury through muscle and joint strain. In addition, depending on your sport and individual needs, your osteopath can provide advice on correct diet to assist you in both performance and recovery

Osteopathy can also play a significant role in pain management in arthritic conditions, and when used in conjunction with medical treatment, can be of value in reducing the severity of symptoms in conditions such as asthma, gynaecological problems and chronic fatigue.