Shinsplint

Shin splints is a collective term for all kinds of complaints of the shin. The term shin splint is nowadays replaced by the term Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). It is a pain complaint on the lower, one third of the inside of your shin, which is common among runners, military personnel and jump-related athletes. Shin splint is a nagging pain that spreads over an area of approximately five centimeters over the lower leg. The pain occurs during exertion and, the longer the complaint exists, does not decrease at rest. It is an overuse injury and is therefore always the result of too much strain on the tissues involved. This can be caused by too rapid an increase in training load, running on a hard or descending surface, incorrect running technique due to bow legs or foot deviations or incorrect footwear.

Reducing pain from shin splints

In order to reduce the pain in your shinbone in the long term, it is very important to take a measured rest. All activities that provoke the shin splints should be avoided as much as possible. In addition, it is wise to visit the physiotherapist to have your complaints diagnosed with the help of a physical examination to find out why this complaint has developed in you.

Shin Splints Recovery

After investigating the cause of your shin splints, the physiotherapist will, among other things, work with you using ESWT High Energy ShockWave to address this cause.

Also consider podiatric soles to correct deviations from the position or a running trainer to improve your running technique. In addition, you may need other shoes for better cushioning or correction. You need patience when recovering from shin splints, but you can fully recover from this injury. But if you resume your training too soon, the complaints will quickly return and you will be back to square one. So be careful!!

I have prepared people for the 4-Day Marches in Nijmegen in 6 weeks, so there is definitely hope!