Shin Splints Treatment Myrtle Bank
Shin Splints Pain (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Do you experience a sharp pain on the inside of the shin?
- Does it worsen during and/or after a run or sport?
- Do you feel an ache the next morning or when you cool down?
- Is it tender to touch at the site of the inside shin?
At the SA Running Injury Clinic, Shin Pain is in the top 5 most common injuries we see. It is most common in runners and footballers.
Research suggests that it is due to the muscles pulling at their attachment to the shin bone, leading to inflammation at the muscle-bone junction.
The inflammation is caused by:
- Poor foot posture – excessive pronation (rolling in) causes more pulling of the muscles against the shin, while excessive supination (rigid foot type) causes more force on the shin bone itself
- Running – on hard surfaces such as asphalt roads, or pre-season on hardened grounds
- A sudden increase in the intensity or length of runs after limited 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 Myrtle Bank
SA Running Injury Clinic offers a 7 Part Program designed to alleviate your Shin Pain:
- Suggest sneaker models tailored to your individual foot profile
- Address poor foot bio mechanics/walking/running pattern with custom orthotics
- Implement ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling routines
- Gait retraining and running technique enhancement
- Change your running and training schedule
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.
Take control of your Shin Splints with SA Running Injury Clinic
Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by phone. We have two clinic locations.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700