SPORTS INJURIES

Strains

A strain is damage to a muscle, causing breakage of some of the muscle fibres. However large the number of fibres involved the treatment is the same; rest and massage. If you can put Arnica tincture or cream on fairly quickly you will reduce the time it takes to heal dramatically. You can also take Arnica in tablet form. If you wish to know more about this herb, often used homoeopathically, there is information about it on the web. Look up Arnica Montana [Made by Weleda and Nelsons, Boots also have their own limited range]. Physical treatment initially is flushing strokes over the area on up towards the heart. You can do this yourself, or come to a remedial injury practitioner. If you do this during initial healing stages, you will get a much more complete total healing of the area and use exactly as before, of the damaged muscle. Physical treatment promotes healing by increasing blood flow through the area, providing nutrients and removal of damaged tissue so that replacement can take place. It also feels lovely.

Sprains

A sprain is damage to a joint – to ligaments within or around the joint capsule, that join the bones to one another. Ligaments are strong non-elastic tissue, designed to limit the amount of joint extension, so that joints are not pushed beyond their range of movement. When damaged they take time to heal mostly because they have a limited blood supply; unlike muscles they do not use large amounts of energy during movement. Consequently they respond very well to physical treatment as it increases blood supply to the area. Passive movements used with massage seem to encourage recovery. Moving the joint to its current pain-free limit, keeps it moving and gradually extends its range until full movement is regained. Arnica is useful for joint damage too, taken internally in tablet form enables it to penetrate the joint reducing swelling and enabling the early return of movement. Flushing, sweeping strokes over and around the joint will also help to reduce swelling more quickly. Working above and below the joint will help the recovery of Sports Injuries too.

One session will make a difference, three will get you well on the way to normal movement again. Phone to book on 07017 415310. Feel free to ask questions about treatment before booking.