05 Nov Shin Splints stopping you in your tracks

Frustrated that you can’t give your best performance on the field because of shin splints

Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem. Shin splints also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is an inflammation of the muscles, and bone tissue around your tibia (shin bone). Pain typically occurs along the inside border of the shin bone where muscles attach to the bone

Runners are at highest risk for developing shin splints. However, dancers and military recruits also commonly experience shin pain. Shin splint pain is often described as sharp and razor-like or dull and throbbing in the front of the shin bone. Shin splints can come on both during and after exercise

In general, shin splints develop when the muscle and bone tissue in the leg become overworked by repetitive activity. Shin splints often occur after sudden changes in physical activity such as, increasing the number of days you exercise each week or rapidly increasing the intensity of exercise.

Other factors that contribute to shin splints include:
(1) Having flat feet or abnormally rigid arches and
(2) Exercising with improper or worn-out footwear.

We often see this problem in athletes or those that are new to sports – but don’t worry, shin pain doesn’t always mean you have shin splints. If you’re experiencing shin pain it’s important to be properly diagnosed and treated by an Expert Physiotherapist ASAP to avoid further injury and get you back in action.

Ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 to book an appointment with one of our Expert Physiotherapist today.

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