Whether you are an occasional runner, gym-goer, football player or experienced triathlete, your body is exposed to repeated strain: impacts, changes in support and direction, loads and fatigue.
Sports osteopathy aims to optimise mobility, reduce pain, help prevent certain injuries and promote better recovery, as a complement to appropriate medical care.
Osteopathy can be helpful after an injury, when returning to activity or as part of a preventive approach.
Sprains (ankle, knee, shoulder, acromioclavicular joint, etc.)
Muscular or tendon pain after exertion
Tendinitis (Achilles, epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, patellar tendinitis, etc.)
Mechanical pain: low back pain, neck pain, joint blockages
Localised pain: heel pain (talalgia), knee pain (gonalgia), groin pain (pubalgia), sciatic-type pain (sciatalgia), back pain (rachialgia), shoulder blade pain (scapulalgia).
Osteopathy is not only for injuries. It also supports athletes in their preparation and recovery by working on overall body mobility, movement quality and areas of overload.
Preparing for an event or goal (race, match, triathlon, etc.)
Recovery after a competition or a period of intensive training
Optimising joint range of motion for a smoother movement
Supporting young athletes during growth
The session begins with a discussion about the sport you practise, frequency, type of effort and the pain you experience. The osteopath then assesses posture, footwork, joint mobility and areas of muscular tension.
Tissue work (muscles, fascia)
Non-forced structural techniques
Gentle joint adjustments
Visceral osteopathy when needed (impact of strain and breathing)
Improve posture and footwork
Optimise joint range of motion
Relieve muscular and tendon tension
Prevent recurrence of injuries
Promote better recovery after exertion