Shin Splints Treatment Thebarton
Shin Splints Pain (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Is there a sharp pain on the inner side of your shin?
- Does the pain get worse during or after running or sports?
- Is there an ache the morning after or when you cool down?
- Is it tender to touch at the site of the inside shin?
At SA Running Injury Clinic, shin splints Adelaide is one of the top 5 injuries we frequently treat, particularly among 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) leads to more muscle pull on the shin, while excessive supination (rigid foot type) places greater force on the shin bone itself
- Running – on hard surfaces such as asphalt roads, or pre-season on hardened grounds
- Sudden increase in intensity or duration of runs after not doing much training
Shin pain can be a significant issue, potentially setting your training back by months. It’s a troublesome condition that requires prompt treatment once it appears, or better yet, 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 Thebarton
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
- Correct poor foot biomechanics, walking, or running patterns using custom orthotics
- Regimens of ice, stretching, massage, and dry needling
- Strapping techniques specific to Shin Pain
- Gait retraining and running technique enhancement
- Adjust your running and training program
Our clinics provide care for patients from Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Burnside, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and nearby suburbs.
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.