Shin Splints Treatment Toorak Gardens

Shin Splints Pain (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Do you experience a sharp pain on the inside of the shin?

Does the pain get worse during or after running or sports?

Ache the following morning or when you cool down?

Is the inside of your shin tender to touch?

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.

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 – particularly on hard surfaces like asphalt roads or during pre-season on hardened grounds

A rapid increase in run intensity or duration after a period of little 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.

Our patients frequently tell us they can only run a few kilometres or reach half time before they have to stop. This is a serious issue that will derail your training plans unless you take action early.