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At sportsinjurystore.co.uk we help sports men & women get the most out of their chosen sports – from high profile mainstream sports like Football, Rugby, Golf, Cricket, Athletics and Riding to outdoor pursuits such as Skiing, Snowboarding, Scateboarding, Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking

We are a UK provider of conventional and state-of-the-art sports injury products to help alleviate the pain of sporting injuries. We stock leading brand names from global manufacturers within the sports & fitness industry and keep our selective product range updated regularly. Our commitment is to providing outstanding levels of service and customer care.

At sports injury store, we play hard at a variety of different sports such as Football, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Surfing, Triathlons, and gym workouts - so we know how important effective injury management is!

We only sell products that are manufactured to British Standards (BSI) and/or carry the European Union CE mark. The CE mark is a certification that that the product meets the required EU standard.

R.I.C.E. should be the first step in the managing your sports injury. Treatment that you undertake within the first 24 hours following an injury may take significant time off of your total recovery period.

Rest does not necessarily mean total immobilization. Rest is especially important within the first 24-48 hours following injury. 

Ice provides pain relief by slowing down the transmission of pain signals along the nerves from the injured area to the central nervous system.  

Applying some type of compressive wrap to an injured area can greatly reduce the amount of initial swelling. Swelling is a major factor in prolonged rehabilitation. Swelling will occur very rapidly, however, it takes a much longer to get rid of it. 

Keeping the injured body part in a position higher than or equal to the level of the heart. 

Some injuries are avoidable. As a general guide, always:

Warm up properly. Take time to get your muscles warmed. Gradually increase the blood flow to the muscles you will be using. When your muscles are warm, begin with some slight stretching – don’t overstretch!

Be realistic. We can’t all run like Usain Bolt or lift the stack in the gym. 

Use the correct technique and equipment. If in doubt, always ask a qualified professional. 

Cool down. When you have finished exercising, don’t get sit around or get straight in the car, make sure you cool down properly. A few minutes light aerobic activity and gentle stretching will help remove the waste products that have built up in your muscles, leaving you with less muscle stiffness and soreness afterwards.