Shin Splints

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Conquer Shin Splints: Professional Chiropractic and Musculoskeletal Care in Brisbane

Shin splints, that nagging pain in your lower leg, can sideline you from your favorite activities and make even walking uncomfortable. At Our Chiro Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Services Brisbane, we understand the frustration of dealing with shin splints and offer comprehensive assessment and targeted treatments to help you recover quickly and get back on your feet.

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Understanding Shin Splints: More Than Just Sore Shins

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia). It’s an overuse injury that often affects athletes, runners, and dancers. The pain is typically felt along the inner or outer part of the shinbone and can range from a dull ache to a sharp, throbbing sensation.

Causes of Shin Splints

Overuse

Increasing training intensity or duration too quickly.
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Repetitive Stress

Activities like running, jumping, or dancing.

Running on hard surfaces

Can increase the impact on your shins.

Improper Footwear

Shoes that don’t provide adequate support.

Muscle Imbalances

Weak or tight muscles in the lower leg. 

Biomechanical Issues

Problems with foot and ankle alignment or gait.

Overtraining

Pushing your body beyond its limits without sufficient rest.

Changes in training surface

Switching from a softer surface like a track to a harder surface like concrete.

Symptoms of Shin Splints:

Hip pain can arise from various sources, including:

Pain along the shinbone

Typically on the inner (medial) or outer (lateral) part.

Pain that worsens with activity

Especially during the initial stages of exercise.

Tenderness to the touch

Along the shinbone.

Muscle tightness

In the calf or surrounding muscles.

In some cases, swelling

Along the affected area of the shin.

How Our Chiro Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Services Brisbane Can Help

Our experienced chiropractors take a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating shin splints. We’ll conduct a thorough examination to identify the underlying cause of your pain and develop a personalized treatment plan that may include:

 While adjustments aren’t directly on the shin, they can address any misalignments in the spine, hips, or feet that may be contributing to biomechanical issues and muscle imbalances that exacerbate shin splints. This is especially important for proper gait and weight distribution.

Techniques like massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy to address muscle tightness and imbalances in the calf, lower leg, and surrounding areas. This helps to reduce tension and improve blood flow to the area.

Targeted exercises to strengthen supporting muscles, improve flexibility, and restore proper biomechanics. This will focus on strengthening the calf muscles, tibialis anterior, and other supporting structures.

Assessing your running or walking pattern to identify any biomechanical issues that may be contributing to your shin splints. We can help you improve your running form to minimize stress on your shins.

Evaluating your foot and ankle structure and function to identify any problems that may need to be addressed. This includes checking for flat feet, overpronation, or other biomechanical issues.

Custom orthotics may be recommended to provide additional support and improve foot and ankle alignment, especially if biomechanical issues are present.

Recommendations on training modifications, footwear, stretching, and other strategies to prevent recurrence. This includes advice on proper warm-up and cool-down routines, as well as gradual increases in training intensity.

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Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Shin Splints

Alleviate discomfort by reducing inflammation and muscle tension.

Promote healing through targeted adjustments and soft tissue therapy.

Correct gait and alignment issues to reduce strain on the shins.

Enhance muscle function to better support the lower legs.

Address underlying imbalances and prevent future flare-ups.

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Don’t let shin splints keep you from enjoying your active lifestyle. Contact Our Chiro Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Services Brisbane today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a pain-free, stronger you

All of our chiropractors and practitioners are easily approachable and happy to discuss any health problems or questions you may have. The clinic offers a wide range of gentle and effective treatments to help you recover from injuries, health and body concerns as well as holistic treatments to keep us all in optimal health. For more information on our treatment options, click here.

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