What to do when you suffer a sports injury FAQ

To avoid injury whilst playing sport, make sure you warm up and warm down with stretches. You should also drink plenty of water to keep your spine more mobile. If you do get injured, remain calm and apply the following basic first aid procedure:

Rest – to reduce further stress to the injury
Ice – apply an ice pack for 10 minutes every hour to reduce inflammation
Compress – gently apply bandages towards the heart to minimise swelling
Elevate – raise the injured area to improve drainage.

Seek proper medical assessment, for osteopathic assessment contact Oliver (Registered Osteopath) at the clinic in Tel Aviv on 054-987-5789 as soon as you can.