Shin Splints

What is it?

• Shin pain over the inside, lower half of the leg
• Pain at the start of exercise which often eases as the session continues
• Pain often returns after activity and may be at its worse the next morning
• Pain when the toes or foot are bent downwards

What causes it?

• Over-pronation of the feet (Flat Feet)
• Oversupination of the feet (high arches)
• Inadequate footwear
• Increasing training too quickly
• Running on hard surfaces
• Decreased flexibility at the ankle joint

Treatment

• Rest to allow the injury to heal
• Apply ice or cold therapy in the early stages, particularly when painful.
• Book in for an appointment at Barefeet Podiatry

What can Barefeet Podiatry do to help?

• Advise on stretching/strengthening exercises for  the  muscles of the lower leg
• Perform a biomechanical assessment and gait analysis to determine whether you are over pronating or supinating and prescribe custom orthotics accordingly.
• Taping can be applied for support
• Advise on appropriate footwear