Sports and Running Injuries

Effective Care for Optimal Recovery

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We Understand Your Pain

At The Oak Practice, we recognise the frustration linked to running injuries. A multitude of runners contend with problems like shin splints, Achilles pain, and knee issues. These can stop them from reaching their fitness goals and having fun while running. These troubles often start because of doing too much, wearing bad shoes, and not training the right way. Even when runners try their best, they often end up feeling pain and let down. They try different things, but they only give a little help for a little while. This can make people feel like they can’t do anything and get really frustrated. They’re trying to find a fix that solves the real problems causing their injuries, but it’s hard.

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Common Frustrations

Many runners try resting, using ice, or taking pain pills to feel better. But these things usually just help for a little while. They don’t really fix the main problems causing the injuries. Despite attempting different types of shoes, stretches, and physiotherapy exercises, individuals often find themselves grappling with recurring problems. This ongoing cycle of injury and recovery fuels their frustration, making them feel like they’re stuck in a loop. Regular treatments usually don’t think about the big picture of running injuries. Instead, they just look at the symptoms without thinking about all the things that are causing the pain.

Our Approach to Treatment

Here at The Oak Practice, we treat running injuries by considering everything. We look at the whole picture, understanding that every part of your body and how you train is connected. Our thorough treatment plans don’t just handle the symptoms; they also tackle the real reasons behind your injuries. We offer expert advice on shoes, custom exercise routines, nutrition guidance, and mindset coaching to make sure we cover every factor affecting your condition.

By taking care of the whole person, we help our clients reach results that stick and go back to their running routines feeling stronger and tougher.

Resolve Your Situation Today

Stop letting running and sports injuries control your life. Our specialised approach offers a fast and long-lasting path to relief, so you can return to your daily activities and enjoy running without ongoing struggles.

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Why Our Approach is Different:

  1. Comprehensive Assessment: We check everything carefully to understand your running and sports injuries. We learn about your medical history, lifestyle, and anything else that might be causing the problem.
  2. Personalised Treatment Plans: We create personalised plans to fix what’s causing your injuries. We use different things like physiotherapy, strength training, and checking how you walk to make a good plan.
  3. Physical Relief: Our techniques aim to reduce pain and improve overall physical function, targeting the specific areas affected by your running and sports injuries.
  4. Emotional and nutritional Well-being: We address stress, anxiety, and diet, promoting a healthier internal state and providing guidance on nutrition to support your recovery and performance.
  5. Ongoing Support: We offer continuous help and track your progress, adjusting your treatment plan as needed to ensure comprehensive recovery and prevent future injuries.
  6. Integrated Care: Our holistic approach examines all aspects of your health, including posture, biomechanics, and lifestyle habits, to provide a complete solution for your running and sports injuries.

Your First Session

Thorough Check-up

We’ll begin with a complete check-up to understand your running and sports injuries, involving a detailed physical exam and a conversation about your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms. This helps us identify the underlying causes and contributing factors to your condition.

Personalised Plan

After we understand your situation, we’ll make a custom treatment plan just for you. This plan might involve physiotherapy, tips on eating healthy, special exercises, and ways to think positively. It’s all designed to fix what’s causing your injuries and make you feel better overall.

Holistic Approach

Our aim is to provide a complete treatment that looks at all parts of your running injuries, helping you feel better for good and make your life better overall. We think about everything that could affect your recovery, making sure we have a full and useful way to help you heal and stop future injuries.

Client Stories

Here at The Oak Practice, we’re focused on giving you personalised care and holistic treatments that get to the bottom of running and sports injuries. Our clients keep getting great results, proving how well our customised approach works. Check out these stories from people who’ve seen big improvements thanks to our treatments:

Arriving at Stephen's clinic, I was hopeful yet apprehensive. Sports injuries had left me feeling stuck in a cycle of pain. I explained the twists and turns of my journey, from skiing mishaps to horse riding tumbles. Each session began with a recount of my struggles. We delved into past attempts at healing and the persistent discomfort I faced. The pain, especially around my hips and knees, felt like a constant shadow. Stephen's approach was thorough yet gentle. With each treatment, he targeted the root causes of my injuries. From releasing tension in my pelvis to addressing muscle imbalances, every session brought gradual relief. Over time, the pain lessened, and my mobility improved. With Stephen's help at The Oak Practice, I navigated my way back from sports injuries, rediscovering my love for running and outdoor escapades.
- S.S.
As I walked into Stephen's clinic, I felt both relieved and anxious. My journey through sports injuries had been tough. Each specialist offered temporary relief, but the pain always came back. I told Stephen about my experiences, explaining the different treatments I had attempted: physiotherapy, massages, and even herbal remedies. Despite my attempts, the knee pain and Achilles tendon stiffness persisted. Stephen listened carefully, his kind demeanour calming me. Stephen asked thorough questions, exploring the details of my symptoms and prior treatments. With every session, he methodically addressed the origins of my pain, utilising manual therapy techniques and acupuncture. Slowly but steadily, the tension began to ease, and the imbalance in my body started to correct itself. As the weeks went by, I noticed a significant improvement. The knee discomfort became less frequent, and the stiffness in my Achilles tendon began to diminish. Stephen's holistic strategy not only eased my bodily discomfort but also improved my outlook. With his guidance and expertise, I rekindled confidence in my body's healing capacity. Now, I can lace up my running shoes and explore the trails without worry, knowing Stephen is there for me.
- Tanya W.
Ever since I started seeing Stephen at The Oak Practice, my whole experience with sports injuries has completely changed. He's been my go-to guy for sorting out all the stuff that's been going on with my body from playing sports. We've tried a bunch of things with other osteos before, but nothing really stuck. My knee was always acting up, especially when I tried squatting or lunging, and my Achilles felt like it was tied up in knots, especially after rugby matches. But Stephen's different. He actually listens to what I have to say and gets what I'm going through. Every session, he helps relax my leg muscles, my ankles, and even the bones in my leg. He also tries to understand why my hips might be twisted. He even confirmed a grade 1 hamstring tear once. Slowly but surely, each session brings a bit of relief – less swelling, better movement, you name it. Thanks to Stephen, I'm feeling way more confident in my body. I can hit the field without worrying about getting sidelined by pain. He's not only aiding me physically but also instilling hope that I can return to my passions without limitations.
- Q.K.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your first visit is all about checking everything. We’ll look at your body, talk about your medical history, lifestyle, and what’s bothering you. We’ll also watch how you walk and move. Then, we’ll make a plan just for you to help you feel better.

Results can vary, but many clients notice improvements within a few sessions. Significant and lasting results usually develop over several weeks of consistent treatment and rehabilitation, focusing on both immediate relief and long-term prevention.

Our treatments are usually pretty easy for you to handle and made to make you feel comfortable. Some might cause a little bit of discomfort, but it’s usually brief and not too hard to deal with. We prioritise your comfort and will adjust treatment intensity as needed.

Costs vary based on the specific services and duration of care. We provide transparent pricing during your initial consultation.

We treat a wide range of running and sports injuries, including shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, knee injuries, stress fractures, and more. Our holistic approach ensures we address the root causes and contributing factors of these injuries.

The frequency of visits depends on the severity of your injury and your treatment plan. Typically, patients may need to attend sessions once or twice a week initially, with the frequency decreasing as they progress and improve.

To your sessions, wear clothes that are comfortable and allow you to move without any trouble. Athletic wear is recommended because it helps us observe how you walk and perform any exercises required.

Whether you can continue running or exercising during treatment depends on your injury. Sometimes, we might recommend trying different activities or modifying your routine to prevent making the injury worse. We’ll provide specific guidance based on your condition and how you’re improving.