How to keep injuries from slowing you down

Tue June 21st 2016

Most of us know that a good stretch before any kind of sporting activity is a good idea. Keeping ourselves strong and supple is a great way to prevent injury. A great tip, and one which all of our elite athletes follow, is to get yourself a quality foam roller or massage ball. You can use these to loosen up all the muscles around the joints - this keeps them supple and allows you full, unrestricted movement. You don't have to be at the elite level to use these techniques!

We love to show people how to use this sort of equipment to get the most out of it, along with advice about which stretches to do and whether they should be held statically or done dynamically. Different exercises help prevent different types of injuries, and some injuries are more common in one sport than in another. If you're worried about an injury slowing you down - or if you just want to avoid getting one at all - then give us a call, or book an appointment online today.

  • "I have had great results solving peoples pain with acupuncture. Having qualifications in acupuncture I use the needles gently to restore my clients movement and help with pain and muscle spasm. Most of my clients love acupuncture and are surprised how gentle and easy it is. Call me today and ask how I can help you with acupuncture."

    Emily Lo

  • "If you have issues with your footwear, running or walking biomechanics, or any pain in your feet – call me for an appointment today. I am a podiatrist specialising in sports podiatry, I can customise orthotics for you, prescribe exercises and advise you on the best way of managing your pain."

    Dale Gooding

  • "I work with The Football Ferns and love treating football injuries. Having travelled the world with Football Ferns I have developed a great understanding and knowledge of football and injuries. With our great facilities at RJ Physio and our expert team, we are in a great position to help any football injury."

    Anna Barlow

  • "Having experienced headache’s and neck pain myself I have become an expert at treating them. I have qualified with my post-graduate diploma in manipulative therapy, and love sorting out my client’s stiff and painful necks, helping them with their posture and returning them to work."

    Leighton Wills