OSTEOPATHY FOR SPORTS INJURY

Athletes from many different arena’s are seeking Osteopathic treatment more and more for their sports injury/injuries. Osteopaths are ideally placed to treat sports injuries to return you to your chosen sport as soon as possible. When encountering a sports injury, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible in order to prevent surrounding structures over working and fatiguing, further compounding the injury. An Osteopath’s approach to treatment, with their knowledge of body mechanics, will provide the best scenario for healing. Treating the entire body, not just the injury, enables the body to function closer to its potential, ensuring less chance for injury and greater performance.

Osteopathy is very well suited to treating the sportsman or sportswomen with injuries such as back pain, neck pain, muscle strains or sprains, tennis elbow, hip problems, knee issues and more. At The Aark Clinic, Lloyd’s experience in professional golf and teaching the bio-mechanics of the golf swing, enables him to provide sports specific treatment and advice to improve your game from a physical aspect. This is useful for sports people of all levels from amateur to professional. The mobility and integrity of the sportsman/sportwomens body is crucial to their potential and overall ability. Poor mobility and/or flexibility is a huge factor in the cause of injuries. Osteopathy can be used as a preventative measure for sportsman to train at their best physical condition.