{"id":3813,"date":"2026-03-26T10:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/2026\/03\/26\/crossfit-and-injury-prevention-advice-from-an-osteopath\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:39:29","slug":"crossfit-and-injury-prevention-advice-from-an-osteopath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/crossfit-and-injury-prevention-advice-from-an-osteopath\/","title":{"rendered":"CrossFit and injury prevention: advice from an osteopath"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3813\" class=\"elementor elementor-3813 elementor-1829\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca98701 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca98701\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de4dd2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9de4dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CrossFit and injury prevention: advice from an osteopath<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14fa1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14fa1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Advice from an osteopath to help prevent the most common injuries during CrossFit practice<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-278b761 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"278b761\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d539543 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d539543\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29c1177 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29c1177\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b93d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3b93d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce2c335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce2c335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Created by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2001, CrossFit has continued to grow in popularity ever since, with new boxes opening every month around the world.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>In Spain, approximately 190,000 practitioners enthusiastically follow the achievements of their national representatives in international competitions. Among the best-known names are Elena Carratal\u00e1 Sanahuja and Sara Alicia Fern\u00e1ndez in the women\u2019s category, as well as Fabian Beneito and Mart\u00edn Cuervo in the men\u2019s category. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>CrossFit is characterized by the repetition and combination of high-intensity movements from different disciplines: weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, swimming and others. Each workout, known as a WOD, or Workout of the Day, is unique and combines different types of physical and technical effort. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Although this training method offers proven benefits for health and athletic performance, it also raises questions about athletes\u2019 physical safety, especially when complex movements are performed at high intensity and with a high number of repetitions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f008e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45f008e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crossfit-lesiones-aliantis-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3814\" alt=\"Mujer haciendo crossfit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crossfit-lesiones-aliantis-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crossfit-lesiones-aliantis-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crossfit-lesiones-aliantis-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crossfit-lesiones-aliantis-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aliantis.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crossfit-lesiones-aliantis.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34e7e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34e7e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Injuries and CrossFit: what is the real risk?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5cf969 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5cf969\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With a rate of 3.1 injuries per 1,000 hours of training, CrossFit presents a risk similar to weightlifting, 3.3\/1,000 h, gymnastics, 3.1\/1,000 h, or running. By comparison, sports such as rugby, 20 to 150\/1,000 h, ice hockey, 78.4\/1,000 h, or football, up to 35\/1,000 h, have considerably higher injury rates. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, beginners are not the ones who get injured the most; experienced athletes are. Once they have mastered the basics, many seek to push their limits: increasing intensity, lifting more weight or attempting more complex movements. The competitive mindset can lead some athletes to exceed their real capacity and increase the risk of injury.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98ea45e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98ea45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The most common injuries in CrossFit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3af35d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3af35d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most common conditions mainly affect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">Shoulders, 25%: rotator cuff tendinopathy, instability, impingement syndrome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">Back, 14.3%: low back pain, upper and mid-back pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">Knees, 13.1%: patellofemoral pain syndrome, meniscal injuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">Elbows: medial or lateral epicondylitis, tennis or golfer\u2019s elbow, ulnar nerve compression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Most of these injuries are related to overload, overuse or traumatic movements, often worsened by poor technique.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>For example, pull-ups and overhead movements place particular stress on the shoulders if they are not performed correctly. In fact, the expression \u201cCrossFitter\u2019s shoulder\u201d is already common in many boxes. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>In addition, the risk of injury increases with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">the number of training hours,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">participation in competitions,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">changes in nutrition,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">experience in the practice,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">and the presence of previous injuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>In this context, the coach\u2019s role is essential: they must adapt sessions to each athlete\u2019s level, correct posture and ensure proper supervision throughout training.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ae57d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83ae57d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warm-up and recovery: two essential stages<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-502589d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"502589d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Warm-up plays a crucial role in injury prevention. It prepares the body for the intense effort of the WOD by progressively increasing muscle temperature and mobilizing the joints. A few minutes of gentle cardio, joint mobility and specific muscle activation can significantly reduce the risk of trauma.  <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>In the same way, active recovery \u2014 gentle stretching, mobility work, self-massage with a foam roller \u2014 supports the elimination of muscular waste products, improves tissue regeneration and reduces the appearance of discomfort and injuries in the long term.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-781800f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"781800f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle hygiene: the role of sleep and nutrition<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f1479a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f1479a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beyond technique, lifestyle hygiene directly influences the appearance of injuries. Lack of sleep alters muscle recovery and increases neuromuscular fatigue, reducing attention and precision during technical movements. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Likewise, an unbalanced diet can delay tissue repair and promote chronic inflammatory processes. An adequate intake of protein, omega-3 and essential micronutrients, such as magnesium and vitamin D, helps support performance and reduce the risk of injury. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>In some cases, it is also recommended to consult a sports nutritionist, who can design a personalized nutrition plan according to the athlete\u2019s needs, training intensity and performance goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3464a77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3464a77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Osteopathic support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ef452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5ef452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prevention: a key tool<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aac772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4aac772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In osteopathy consultations, we often see patients after they have already been injured and have been forced to stop their activity for days or weeks. However, prevention should play a central role. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Why can a perfectly mastered movement, repeated hundreds of times without pain, suddenly become painful? The reasons are multiple: overconfidence, accumulated fatigue, lack of recovery, postural imbalances or poor lifestyle habits. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>An osteopath can help to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">relieve muscular and joint tension,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">improve mobility,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">correct inadequate movement patterns,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); letter-spacing: 0px;\">and support better recovery between sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Although prevention is a widely accepted concept in osteopathy, solid scientific data supporting it are still lacking. Even so, it can help reduce risks and create better conditions for safe training. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef051c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef051c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After an injury: recovering mobility and confidence<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70279a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70279a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When an injury occurs, the osteopath works to recover residual mobility and rebalance the mechanical loads that alter movement.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>They can also collaborate with other professionals, such as physiotherapists, physical trainers and sports doctors, to ensure a progressive and safe return to training.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>An inspiring example: Anthony L\u00f3pez Brun-Buisson, osteopath, supported champion Jeff Adler and his coach Caroline Lambray in Canada for eight years, accompanying them all the way to their victory at the 2023 CrossFit Games.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-391d037 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"391d037\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should you consult an osteopath?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c0f11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6c0f11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is not necessary to wait for acute pain before seeing an osteopath. At the first signs of discomfort \u2014 persistent stiffness, loss of mobility, unusual muscle fatigue or recurring pain after training \u2014 a session can help identify and correct imbalances before they develop into more serious injuries. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>For regular CrossFit practitioners, preventive follow-up several times a year helps maintain an efficient body and minimize risks related to the high intensity of this sport.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef22683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef22683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f95adb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f95adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CrossFit is a demanding discipline that combines intensity, variety and personal challenge. Like any sport, it involves a risk of injury, but this can be significantly reduced through good technical preparation, supervised training, healthy lifestyle habits and regular osteopathic follow-up. <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Prevention remains the best strategy for enjoying a safe and sustainable practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5786716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5786716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-fusion-font=\"true\">\u201cCrossFit puts a lot of pressure on the human body. I put my body in vulnerable positions every day. <\/p>\n<p data-fusion-font=\"true\">Osteopathic treatments take pressure off where I need it. In my case: in the lower back and hip. My difficulty bending practically disappeared 100% in just a few treatments.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p data-fusion-font=\"true\"> <\/p>\n<p data-fusion-font=\"true\">Jeff ADLER \u2014 2023 CrossFit Games Champion<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c754f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c754f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fec814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fec814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This blog article does not aim to generate new knowledge; it is based on the reading of scientific publications, blog articles and other texts.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc1488 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cc1488\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3466c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db3466c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sources:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f26d21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f26d21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossfit.com\">CrossFit Espa\u00f1a (sitio oficial)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/games.crossfit.com\">CrossFit Games (competiciones internacionales)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coe.es\">Comit\u00e9 Ol\u00edmpico Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\">PubMed en espa\u00f1ol (base de datos biom\u00e9dica) <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.femede.es\">Federaci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola de Medicina del Deporte<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/es\">Organizaci\u00f3n Mundial de la Salud (OMS) \u2014 Actividad f\u00edsica<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteopatas.org\">Registro de Oste\u00f3patas de Espa\u00f1a (ROE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consejo-fisioterapia.org\">Consejo General de Colegios de Fisioterapeutas de Espa\u00f1a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cun.es\">Cl\u00ednica Universidad de Navarra \u2014 Osteopat\u00eda<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aesan.gob.es\/AECOSAN\/web\/home\/aecosan_inicio.htm\">Agencia Espa\u00f1ola de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrici\u00f3n (AESAN)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutricioncomunitaria.org\/es\/\">Sociedad Espa\u00f1ola de Nutrici\u00f3n Comunitaria (SENC)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fen.org.es\">Federaci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola de 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