Common Injuries
With years of experience, I understand how to work with my clients to ensure they receive the best care possible. My personalized approach means I’m fully committed to the health and well-being of all my clients.
Tendinopathy
Otherwise known as tendonitis/ tendinosis
Tendons often 'flair up' when the muscles has been overused and not had time to fully rest/heal between exercise. You often recognise a tendinopathy by stiffness in a morning, pain/swelling locally too the tendon with dull aches followed by sharp pains with intense exercise. But often they feel better with light/moderate movement.
Ligamentous Damage (Sprain)
'Rolled your ankle'?
Often Ligaments have injuries from impact. Ligaments join bone to bone and provide feedback to the brain of the joints proprioception. When damaged there is a lack of feedback so injury reoccurrence is high. This is why a strong evidence-based rehabilitation programme adapted to your is so important.
Disc Herniation
'Slipped Disc'
Many slipped discs do not cause any symptoms - many people will never know they have a slipped disc.
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However if the disc touches a nerve, they can cause numbness, tingling and pain. One of the more common and well known disc herniation neurological problems is sciatica.
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There is something that can be done from seeing a Sports Therapist.
Non Specific Lower Back Pain
'Pulled back'?
Many back problems are not caused by anything serious - it is often the result of a muscle strain or spasm.
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However the pain can vary from mild to severe.
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Due to the high reoccurrence rate of this injury, Sports Therapy is great for healing and prevention. Sports Massage, stretching and exercises makes a huge difference in reducing pain.
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Sciatica
'Pain in the butt!'
The Sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. Sciatica is a painful symptom that people feel down the back of their leg due to the sciatic nerve being aggravated. This can be due to a disc herniation at the lower back or the piriformis muscle tightness. Pain can range from mild to severe.
Fasciitis (Plantar)
Pain in the foot!
Often plantar fasciitis appears as pain on the arch of your foot or on the heel. There will be stiffness under your foot after rest and pain when walking. It is difficult to raise your toes off the floor and it can be painful to touch. It can often be linked with new footwear and unsupportive footwear.