Osteopathy for Sports Injuries

We do, of course, treat all injuries at our sports clinic, below are just some of the examples we come across daily. If your sport or injury is not listed here DON'T WORRY we can still help you.

Treatment may be effective for strains and sprains of every joint, muscle, tendon and ligament in the body and for every sport. It is designed to relieve symptoms, reduce pain and discomfort, reduce the inflammatory process and promote tissue healing. The pain is more often than not a result of localised swelling of tissue, which then creates localised pressure and pain.

Here is the 'sciency' bit - Osteopaths use clinical and medical training, both to discover the underlying causes of pain and to carry out treatment using MANUAL THERAPY . This is a combination of soft tissue massage, stretching, mobilisation (mobilization), electrotherapy and manipulation, where appropriate, to help improve the range of joint movement and general joint function. This is a much more advanced form of 'sports therapy". Many Osteopaths have started as a sports therapist, before taking the much more advanced training as an Osteopath.

Osteopaths are trained in body movement/mechanics and understand how muscles and joints work and why injuries may occur. We at Bodycare will work with you to help develop an effective treatment plan, which takes into account your lifestyle, leisure activities and general health.

We will also give help you with advice regarding rehabilitation (see our rehabilitation leaflet available outside the Bodycare reception) after an injury and work with your trainer to help get you back to sport as quickly and effectively as possible.

Advice may be given, where appropriate, regarding the use of pharmaceuticals, creams, lotions and so on. We will also give you advice of when to use heat treatment or ice treatment and when to use both!

We may help injuries acquired from:
Running and jogging
Athletics
Swimming
Horse riding (and falling off!)
Skiing and snow boarding
Gym and workout activities
Racket sports
Boxing
Martial arts
Dancing
Weight training
Climbing
Actually - any sports!

Please also see the sports help and advice page.