Shin Splints Treatment Bowden
Shin Splints Pain (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Do you experience a sharp pain on the inside of the shin?
- Is the pain aggravated during and/or after a run or sport?
- Is there an ache the morning after or when you cool down?
- Is there tenderness when you touch the inside of your shin?
Shin Pain ranks among the top 5 injuries we encounter at the SA Running Injury Clinic. It is especially prevalent in runners and footballers.
Studies show that the condition results from the muscles pulling on their attachment to the shin bone, causing inflammation where the muscle meets the bone.
This inflammation is caused by:
- Poor foot posture – excessive pronation (rolling inward) increases muscle pull against the shin, and excessive supination (rigid foot type) applies more force on the shin bone itself
- Running – especially on hard surfaces (e.g., asphalt roads) or pre-season on hardened grounds
- Sudden increase in intensity or duration of runs after not doing much training
Shin pain can cause serious setbacks in your training, potentially putting you months behind. It’s a troublesome issue that needs immediate treatment once it appears, or even better, prevention.
Many of our patients mention that after running a few kilometres or reaching half time, they can't continue. This is a significant problem that will disrupt your training plans if not addressed early.
Treatment for Shin Splints near Bowden
Our 7 Part Program at SA Running Injury Clinic aims to lessen your Shin Pain:
- Provide guidance on sneaker models that fit your specific foot type
- Improve foot biomechanics, walking, and running patterns with custom orthotics
- Use ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling as part of the treatment
- Gait retraining and improvement of running technique
With clinics in North Adelaide and Eastwood we provide care for patients from Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and nearby suburbs.
Manage your Shin Splints at SA Running Injury Clinic
You can book an appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic online or over the phone. Please note we have two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700