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Shin Splints
Understanding, Diagnosing, & Treating
Shin Splints
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Signs & Symptoms of Shin Splints
Shin splints typically present as exercise-induced discomfort along the shinbone that often fluctuates in intensity based on your level of physical activity.
Symptoms to watch out for include:
- Pain along the shinbone
- Tenderness
- Mild swelling
- Pain during or after exercise
- Symptoms that improve with rest.
What Can Cause Shin Splints?
Shin splints are caused by repeated stress placed on the lower leg tissues and bone.
Common contributing factors include rapid increases in training, running on hard surfaces, poor footwear, flat feet or overpronation, and weakness or imbalance in the lower leg muscles.
Treatment Options For Shin Splints
Treatment focuses on reducing pain, improving lower limb strength and gradually restoring tolerance to impact activity.
Treatment may include:
- Relative rest and load management in the early stages
- Calf stretching and strengthening exercises
- Strengthening of the shin and ankle stabilising muscles
- Manual therapy where appropriate
- Advice on training modification and gradual return to running
- Footwear advice and orthotics if required
- Shockwave Therapy for persistent or chronic symptoms
At Balanced Physiotherapy, we will assess your symptoms, identify contributing factors and create a personalised rehabilitation programme to reduce pain, improve load tolerance and help you return to running safely.
