Osteopathy for Sports Injuries

Whether you're an elite athlete or a recreational sports enthusiast, injuries are an inevitable part of staying active. Many sports-related injuries are preventable, and the key to a full recovery—and reducing the risk of future injuries—is a thorough understanding of your lifestyle and restoring the body’s natural alignment.

Sports often require the body to move beyond its normal range of motion, putting extra stress on certain areas and leading to injury. Examples include:

• A football player twisting their knee or ankle

• A tennis player developing tennis elbow from repetitive strain on the elbow joint

• A golfer experiencing lower back pain due to poor posture or technique

While identifying the damaged structure is a key part of the recovery process, osteopathy also focuses on optimising the function of other areas of the body. This holistic approach ensures that all parts of the body are working together efficiently, reducing the likelihood of the injury recurring and enhancing the body’s resilience to future issues.

For example, in treating a football player with a knee injury, osteopathic treatment will target the knee joint and surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments, while also addressing other areas such as the ankle, hip, and lower back to ensure they aren’t placing additional strain on the knee.