Why consult an osteopath?
When practicing a sport intensively, the body is put under unusual strain. Micro-traumas can lead to a decrease in muscle power, joint flexibility and respiratory capacity. Practicing a sport with high tensions further unbalances the body, and painful compensations are likely to be set up.
Osteopathy can help the athlete in his recovery and performance by restoring mobility to the body. Similarly, this complementary medicine is recommended following a trauma or a fall.
Mrs. Sonia Blanc-Roussel has followed several high level athletes, notably during the Oxygen Challenge (trail, mountain bike), the Mondial du vent and junior swimming competitions.
When to consult?
I recommend 3 to 4 maintenance sessions per year for regular athletes and one session after each competition or event.
The consultation of a sportsman to an osteopath can be done without a medical prescription. However, it is preferable to talk to your general practitioner beforehand.
Remember to take with you your last complementary exams (X-rays, blood tests...).
Reasons for consultation for an athlete
💪 Neuro-musculo-skeletal
- Tendinitis
- Torticollis
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Back pain
- Costal pain (in the ribs)
- Coccygodynia (coccyx pain)
- Pubalgia
- Tennis Elbow
- Talalgia
- Epicondylitis
📊 Prevention
- Shortness of breath on exertion
- Side point
- Poor recovery between events
- Osteopathic check-up every 3 months and after each competition for a regular athlete.
- Osteopathic assessment before resuming a sporting activity.
- 1 to 2 months after surgery, to avoid scar adhesions.
👂🏼 Ophthalmology / ENT
- Repeated headaches
- Ophthalmic migraines
- Migraines
- Sensation of blocked ear
💤 Sleep / Behavioral
- Repeated headaches
- Ophthalmic migraines
- Migraines
- Sensation of blocked ear