At some point in our lives most of us will suffer from some form of back pain. Whilst back injuries can be the result of doing everyday activities, up to 20% of all injuries that occur in sports involve the lower back. The lower back can come under a great deal of strain in many sports – particularly those that use repetitive impact (e.g running), a twisting motion (e.g golf, tennis, gymnastics), or weight loading at the end of a range-of-motion (e.g. weightlifting). Injuries to the lumbar area can be acute (sudden) or chronic (gradual over time). Avoiding Lower Back Pain in Sport To avoid lower back pain, a thorough warm-up should be completed before starting to play. A typical warm-up can include: exercises which stretch the lower and upper back muscles (include the hamstrings and quadriceps), practicing slow sports movements (swinging a racket or club) and increasing blood circulation by walking or jogging on the spot. A therapist or trainer can also help with muscle toning and stretching exercises which you can do every day to strengthen your core. Treatment If you have back pain, physiotherapy can help to reduce it and get you back to normal mobility. Physiotherapists use a wide range of treatments and techniques to help, as well as offering advice. Many of our trained therapists use Kinesio Taping to help with support and to assist with associated pain and swelling. The most common taping application uses 3 strips of tape, applied to the patient in a position where the muscles are stretched. When relaxed, the tape forms wrinkles which lift the fascia. Check out our video for a quick guide.
Alternatively, Kinesio offer a back pre-cut pack which is easy to apply and comes with a guide – you can purchase this on our website at www.kinesiotaping.co.uk or from selected online outlets, including Amazon.
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