Muscle Strains

Muscle strains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries and can occur during sport, exercise, work or everyday activities. They happen when muscle fibres are overstretched or torn, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced movement.

At Redefine Health Osteopathy, we take the time to assess and understand the factors contributing to your injury. Through hands-on treatment and personalised rehabilitation, we aim to relieve pain, restore movement and help reduce the risk of re-injury.

What are the common causes of muscle strains?

  • Sporting injuries

  • Sudden lifting or twisting movements

  • Overuse

  • Poor warm-up

  • Muscle fatigue

  • Reduced flexibility

  • Muscle weakness

  • Increased training loads

Conditions associated with muscle strains:

  • Hamstring strain

  • Calf strain

  • Quadriceps strain

  • Groin strain

  • Lower back muscle strain

  • Neck muscle strain

  • Shoulder muscle strain

  • Intercostal muscle strain

How Osteopathy can help:

Osteopathy focuses on finding and treating the underlying factors contributing to your injury, rather than simply focusing on symptoms alone.

Your osteopath will take the time to understand your symptoms, identify what may be contributing to them, and create a personalised treatment plan. This may include:

  • Assessment and diagnosis of your condition

  • Hands on treatment to relieve pain and improve mobility

  • Exercise prescription to improve strength and function

  • Education and advice on injury prevention and return to activity

When should you see an Osteopath?

Consider booking an appointment if:

  • Pain is limiting your work, sport or daily activities

  • Symptoms have persisted for more than a few days

  • You are unable to return to exercise

  • You notice ongoing weakness or stiffness

  • The injury keeps recurring

  • You are unsure about the severity of your injury

Early assessment can help identify contributing factors and provide a clear management plan.

Book An Appointment

If a muscle strain is affecting your quality of life, our team is here to help guide your recovery and get you back to doing the things you enjoy.

Book an appointment today and take the first step towards moving comfortably again.

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