Sports Injuries

What are Sports Injuries?

Sports injuries refer to damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, or bones that occurs during exercise or physical activity. They affect not only pro athletes — golf, running, weight training, hiking, ball sports, and home workouts commonly cause them among everyday exercisers as well.

Sports injuries
▲ Repetitive motions, overuse, and poor form are the main causes of sports injuries
Common Causes:
  • Insufficient warm-up, excessive intensity or duration
  • Poor posture and form
  • Repetitive identical movements (overuse)
  • External trauma such as impact, collision, or falls
  • Imbalances in strength or flexibility

Acute vs. Overuse Injuries

Acute Injuries (Traumatic)
  • Ankle sprain, knee ligament injury
  • Muscle tears, contusions
  • Shoulder or elbow dislocation
  • Fractures, acute lumbar sprain

→ Immediate R.I.C.E. and an accurate diagnosis come first

Overuse Injuries (Chronic)
  • Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow
  • Rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder
  • Runner's knee, iliotibial band syndrome
  • Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis

→ Prevent recurrence by addressing underlying posture and muscle imbalances

Common Sports Injuries by Region

Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Injury / Impingement Elbow: Tennis / Golfer's Elbow Wrist: TFCC Injury Low Back: Acute / Chronic Lumbar Sprain Hip: Piriformis Syndrome Knee: Meniscus / Ligament Injuries Calf: Muscle Tears / Achilles Tendinitis Ankle: Recurrent Ankle Sprain Foot: Plantar Fasciitis

Osundosun's Approach to Sports Injuries

Strengths of Korean Medicine Care

To prevent recurrence, care must address not only the damaged tissue but also related muscles, joint alignment, and movement patterns.

Our Solution:
Acupuncture provides muscle relaxation and pain relief, while ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture enables precise care of damaged tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Chuna therapy restores joint alignment and pelvic/spinal balance to reduce contributing factors.
Can I keep exercising?
It depends on the injury and location. Rather than complete rest, it can sometimes be beneficial to stay active with alternative exercises that don't stress the injury. We provide individual guidance on activity type, intensity, and return-to-play timing at your visit.
My injuries keep coming back. Can we address the root cause?
Repeat injuries in the same area are often caused by posture and strength imbalances. Beyond pain relief, we also guide you on alignment correction and muscle rehabilitation direction.

To enjoy sports long-term, care for injuries first.

Whether amateur or pro, outcomes depend on how well the recovery process is managed.
Accurate diagnosis and step-by-step care support a safe return.

Recover from a sports injury together with Osundosun Korean Medicine Clinic.