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Osteo 360 Sports injury Clinic

Osteopathy can benefit not only the sportsperson but people from all walks of life that may be suffering from varied conditions.

The clinic provides a range of services: osteopathy, Sports massage, exercise rehab, medical acupuncture, k-laser & ultrasound therapy, sports injuries & biomechanics. The versatility and effectiveness of osteopathy combined with other techniques is an ideal treatment for many injuries.

06/03/2026

A hip flexor strain occurs when one or more of the muscles most commonly the iliopsoas or re**us femoris are overstretched or partially torn during high-velocity movements. These injuries frequently occur during sprinting, kicking, rapid acceleration, or sudden directional changes, making them common in field sports.

Athletes typically report sharp or tight pain in the front of the hip or groin, reduced stride length, and discomfort when lifting the knee, sprinting, or performing explosive movements. Early management focuses on reducing pain and restoring comfortable range of motion, followed by progressive strengthening of the hip flexors alongside the glutes, adductors, and core to improve stability and load tolerance.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲- Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

04/03/2026

🏉Rugby Players: AC Joint Injuries
AC joint injuries are common in rugby, usually caused by a direct fall onto the point of the shoulder during a tackle. They range from mild sprains to complete ligament disruption, presenting with pain at the top of the shoulder, swelling, and discomfort with cross-body or overhead movements.

Most lower-grade injuries are managed conservatively with progressive loading, focusing on rotator cuff and scapular strength to restore stability. Higher-grade injuries may require surgical input depending on displacement and position demands. Return to play should be based on pain-free strength and contact tolerance — not just time.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲- Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

02/03/2026

🏋️Low back pain in lifters is rarely about a “bad back” it’s usually about poor load management, inconsistent technique, or recovery gaps. Heavy compound lifts like the squat and deadlift demand spinal stability, not excessive mobility. When bracing, hinge mechanics, and progressive overload are dialed in, the spine is surprisingly resilient. Problems arise when volume spikes too quickly, fatigue breaks down form, or lifters chase depth and weight without earning positional strength first.

Instead of avoiding lifting, the solution is often smarter programming: optimize bracing, strengthen the hips and trunk, respect recovery, and gradually re-expose the body to load. A strong back is built by capacity.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲- Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

$🏃Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) and stress fractures both cause lower leg pain, but they differ in severit...$

27/02/2026

🏃Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) and stress fractures both cause lower leg pain, but they differ in severity and presentation. Shin splints typically cause diffuse, aching pain along the inner border of the tibia that warms up with activity and feels tender over a broader area. It’s often linked to sudden increases in running volume, poor footwear, or training on hard surfaces.

A stress fracture, on the other hand, is a small crack in the bone and presents as sharp, localized pain in one specific spot that worsens with impact and may persist even at rest or at night. You can usually pinpoint a stress fracture with one fingertip, and hopping on the affected leg is often very painful. Early differentiation is key — pushing through a stress fracture can turn a small crack into a complete break.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲- Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

25/02/2026

🏉Return-to-sport (RTS) protocols are criteria-based progressions that move an athlete from rehab to full performance—not just pain-free activity. After restoring range of motion and strength, athletes must meet objective benchmarks such as ≥90% limb symmetry, proper landing and cutting mechanics, and sport-specific conditioning before clearance.

True RTS means returning stronger, mechanically sound, and resilient enough to reduce re-injury risk. Which also emphasises Preparing for the chaos of in-game situations.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲- Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

23/02/2026

🩸Inflammation often gets a bad reputation but it’s actually a vital part of the healing process. When you pick up a strain or sprain, your body increases blood flow to the area, bringing oxygen, nutrients, and repair cells to kick-start recovery.

That early swelling, warmth, and tenderness? It’s your body doing its job. The problem arises when inflammation lingers too long, becomes excessive, or isn’t managed properly which can delay healing, restrict movement, and increase pain. The key isn’t to eliminate inflammation completely, but to support and control it so tissues can repair efficiently and safely.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲 Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

20/02/2026

🏓🏌️Golfer’s elbow - medial epicondylitis is found on the inside of the elbow, most common in adults aged 30-60 and those involved in repetitive gripping or wrist-flexion activities such as golf, weight training, racquet sports, and manual work. It accounts for a significant proportion of elbow pain cases and is often linked to sudden increases in training load or poor technique.

Symptoms typically include aching or sharp pain on the inner elbow, tenderness to touch, stiffness, reduced grip strength, and discomfort that may radiate into the forearm especially during gripping, lifting, or twisting movements.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲 Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

18/02/2026

Another Shoulder reset session 🔄
For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲 - Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

16/02/2026

🏃‍♂️🦵Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is chronic pain on the outer hip, usually from inflammation or tears of the gluteus medius/minimus tendons or trochanteric bursitis. It’s common in adults, especially women 40–60, and worsens with lying on the side, walking, or climbing stairs.

Management of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome focuses on reducing pain and promoting tendon healing through activity modification, reducing compressive strategies and hip strengthening protocols.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲 - Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

13/02/2026

Breaking down adhesions in the posterior shoulder 💢
For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲 - Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

11/02/2026

Slap Leison⚾️🏏🎾🏊

A SLAP lesion (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) occurs when the labrum tears near the biceps anchor, commonly in throwers, overhead athletes and can happen through direct trauma.

This disrupts the labrum–biceps connection, compromising shoulder joint stability and force transfer. Athletes often experience deep joint pain, clicking, catching, or reduced velocity before true strength loss is noticeable. Effective treatment focuses on restoring shoulder and scapular stability, optimizing biceps and rotator cuff loading, improving joint mechanics, and progressively returning the shoulder to sport-specific demands.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲→ Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

09/02/2026

💢Acute and chronic injury rehabilitation differ in clinical focus and treatment progression.

Acute injuries involve recent tissue damage with pain, swelling, and inflammation, requiring an initial emphasis on tissue protection, load management, pain modulation, and restoration of safe range of motion to support optimal healing.

Chronic injuries develop from prolonged overload or incomplete recovery and are characterized by reduced tissue capacity and altered movement patterns. Rehabilitation in chronic cases prioritizes progressive, graded loading, targeted strengthening, mobility work, and correction of biomechanical and training-related contributors. The primary goal shifts from symptom control to restoring tissue tolerance, functional capacity.

For more info on recovery and injury management.
📲→ Book a session online today:
www.osteosportsmed.co.uk or call 01923 862888

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