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.