Sport & other injuries

Runners, cyclists, walkers, and triathletes are among a long list of people who have walked
through our door. They all share the same aim of wanting to get back to their sport, whether
they be a serious athlete, or a keen amateur. It is crucial that muscle injuries are properly
rehabilitated in order to avoid chronic muscle shortening and a poorly aligned repair.

Peter Andrews, the Principal Osteopath, is able to draw on many of the sports massage
techniques he used as a while practising as a Sports Massage Practitioner before qualifying
as an osteopath. Restricted areas of the spine can lead to excess mechanical forces being
placed upon certain other segments. Excessive scar tissue from old injuries, such as
inversion ankle sprains or hamstring tears, can also lead to abnormal movement patterns
and place excess strain. People whose everyday jobs involve a lot of sitting down can find
that these flexed postures have resulted in a tightening in other areas. For example,
computer work involves internal rotation of the shoulders and a shortening of the pectoral
muscles, which is not what you need when you play racquet sports!

At Sutton Osteopathy we can help at the early stages of injury, as well as help with the
recovery of some of those old, niggling injuries. Our aim is to get to the root of your problem
and get you back enjoying your activities, and getting all the benefits of a more active lifestyle.