Shin Splints Treatment Ovingham
Shin Splints Pain (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Do you feel a sharp pain on the inner part of your shin?
- Is the pain aggravated during and/or after a run or sport?
- Does it ache the next morning or after you cool down?
- Does the site on the inner shin feel tender to touch?
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.
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.
The source of this inflammation is:
- 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 – on hard surfaces (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.
Often our patients report they are running for a few kilometres or hit half time and they can’t keep going anymore. It is a major issue and will ruin your training plans if you don’t act early.
Treatment for Shin Splints near Ovingham
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
- Specialised strapping for Shin Pain
- Gait retraining and running technique enhancement
- Alter your running and training regimen
Take control of your Shin Splints with SA Running Injury Clinic
To schedule an appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic, contact us online or via phone. Remember, we operate two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700