Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are not restricted to athletes only. Anyone who has an interest in sports activities is prone to injuries. These injuries mainly occur due to overuse which means playing too hard and too often. Common sports injuries include tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, herniated disc and biceps tendinitis, etc. Osteopathy can be used to detect, treat and prevent several sports injuries. 

Osteopathy for sports injuries in Dubai primarily treats conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints. It involves moving, stretching, and massaging muscles and joints within the body. 

What Causes Sports Injuries?

Sport is an essential part of the lives of many people. Some individuals involve themselves in sports activities to stay fit while others are passionate about it. Athletes and individuals who regularly play sports can develop sports injuries due to:

• Overtraining 
• Not performing warmups or cooldowns 
• Use of incorrect equipment like ill-fitting footwear 
• Reduced joint flexibility 

How does Osteopathy help?

Several sportsmen and women seek osteopathy procedures to prevent injuries and improve their performance in games. Osteopathy Dubai is preventive as well as reactive in nature. It restores the structural balance, joint mobility, and ease of movement, contributing to outstanding performance. In addition to this, Osteopathy also helps reduce pain and stiffness in muscles and joints because it increases the blood flow to the affected areas. 

Another reason Osteopathy is an effective option for injuries is that it treats the symptoms and removes the underlying cause. It involves soft tissue massages that minimize the tension and stress within joints. 

Goals of Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopathy for injuries Dubai aims to:

• Improve your performance 
• Relieve your pain and muscle tension 
• Reduce scar tissue formation 
• Encourage lymphatic drainage 
• Increase blood flow and joint mobility
• Facilitate the intake of nutrients in the bones, joints, and muscles
• Restore the balance of your body without using medicines and surgery.  

Osteopathic Treatment Techniques for Sports Injuries

Osteopathy for sports injuries Dubai involves a set of treatments which are listed below:

• Ice or heat therapy
• Soft tissue massage to reduce swelling and relax tight muscles. 
• Joint mobilization techniques to strengthen the muscles and increase their length 
• Exercises for improved balance and coordination. 
• Stretches to loosen up the tight muscles and increase the range of motion. 
• Your osteopath may also advise you on your diet to help you recover after an injury. 

Osteopathy for Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is one of the commonly occurring sports injuries. It is a painful condition that affects the outer part of an elbow and is caused by overusing the forearm. The majority of the forearm muscles are attached around the lateral epicondyle, and upon overusing, they pull excessively on the elbow, making it sore. However, this condition can be treated with Osteopathy for tennis elbow Dubai. 

The osteopaths usually treat the tennis elbow with deep soft-tissue massage, stretches, and some exercises. Moreover, they will also advise you on how to manage your injury. 

Osteopathy for Sports Injury FAQs

Get a Consultation

If you want a non-surgical solution to your sports injury, Osteopathy for injuries in Dubai is the best option. Euromed Clinic Center is offering osteopathic solutions to sports injuries under the supervision of highly experienced osteopaths. You can book an appointment with our osteopaths by filling the form below, and we will schedule your consultation session. This session allows you to have a detailed discussion with an expert regarding your problem and share your concerns. Also, you will be able to figure out the best-suited treatment for your injury.