Health Guide
Surfing Injuries
Surfing Injuries
Suspected Fractures in Arugam Bay: X-Rays, Splinting, and What Happens Next
A hard landing, a scooter spill, or a bad step on the reef can break a bone. Here's how we tell a fracture from a sprain, arrange an X-ray, and what treatment looks like.
8 min read
Surfing Injuries
Ankle and Knee Sprains: Surf and Reef-Walk Injuries in Arugam Bay
A rolled ankle on the reef walk or a twisted knee popping up too fast are two of the most common surf injuries we see. Here's how to tell a sprain from a break.
8 min read
Surfing Injuries
Stingray and Stonefish Stings in Arugam Bay: The Hot-Water First Aid That Actually Works
Stepped on something in the shallows? Stingray and stonefish stings are painful but treatable. Here's the hot-water first aid, and how to tell when it's an emergency.
7 min read
Surfing Injuries
Head Injuries and Concussion After a Surfing Wipeout in Arugam Bay
A hard wipeout at Main Point or Peanut Farm can mean more than a knock — here's how to recognise concussion, what to do in the first hours, and when to come in.
7 min read
Surfing Injuries
Surfer's Shoulder and Lower Back Pain: The Overuse Injuries We See in Arugam Bay
Weeks of paddling and pop-ups take a toll on shoulders and lower backs. Here's why surfers get this pain in Arugam Bay, how to manage it, and when to get it checked.
7 min read
Surfing Injuries
Surfer's Ear: Why Your Ears Hurt After Months of Surfing
Repeated cold-water exposure causes bone growth in the ear canal. Here's what surfer's ear is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have it.
5 min read
Surfing Injuries
Sea Urchin Spines: Removal, Aftercare, and When to See a Doctor
Stepped on a sea urchin? Here's how to remove the spines safely, when home removal won't work, and when to come in.
5 min read
Surfing Injuries
Jellyfish Stings on Sri Lanka's East Coast: First Aid That Actually Works
Most of what you've heard about treating jellyfish stings is wrong. Here's what to do in Arugam Bay, with treatment based on the species you're likely to encounter.
5 min read
Surfing Injuries
Reef Cuts: How to Treat Them and Why Infection Is the Real Danger
Coral and reef cuts get infected fast in tropical water. Here's how to clean a reef cut properly and recognise when you need stitches or antibiotics.
6 min read