{"id":617,"date":"2022-09-01T22:41:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T22:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=617"},"modified":"2022-09-01T22:41:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T22:41:38","slug":"shin-splint-rehab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/shin-splint-rehab\/","title":{"rendered":"Shin Splint Rehab "},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\"\ud83e\uddb5\ud83c\udffb\"\u00a0Shin splints are a common complaint affecting athletes, particularly runners! Shin Splints are a generalised term used to describe pains felt along the tibia [Shin bone]. They are an injury associated with overuse, overtraining and in some cases poor foot & leg mechanics. This ultimately leads to strain and pain in the muscles of the leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\"\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\"\u00a0Shin splints can be categorised into anterior and posterior shin splints. They usually arise due to dysfunction or strain through the Tibialis anterior and posterior muscles. These strains can occur due to changes in training load or running surfaces and insufficient rest. This strain pattern can also occur due to bio-mechanical causes, such as weakness and inflexibility in the muscles of the lower limb. Poor footwear can also contribute

\"\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f\"\u00a0Shin splints are generally diagnosed through a case history and physical examination by your physician. Further scanning can be utilised to rule out other sinister diagnoses\u2019 such as fractures<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\"\ud83e\uddca\"\u00a0Initial treatment involves pain and inflammation reduction through decreases in training load, increased rest and use of Ice. Once achieved, the aim is to regain full ROM of the leg and to regain normal foot biomechanics. Once that is completed, muscle strength of the lower limb must be restored, as return to sport and activity will commence<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\"\ud83e\udd75\"\u00a0If left untreated, shin splits can can progress into tibial stress fractures which will require further intervention. In rarer cases, muscle compartment syndrome can develop, where surgical intervention may be required<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\"\u2714\ufe0f\"\u00a0Here are some exercises that may help decrease your pain associated with shin splints<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\"1\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Loaded Kettle Bell Plantar Flexion or Dorsi Flexion
\"2\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Balance Reach Activity
\"3\ufe0f\u20e3\"\u00a0Tibialis Posterior Calf Raise

\"\u26a0\ufe0f\"\u00a0Remember to consult a health care professional before commencing these exercises\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are someone who is suffering from Shin Splints\u00a0and don\u2019t know where to start, or wondering what to expect on your\u00a0first chiropractic visit<\/a>,\u00a0our team<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0chiropractors<\/a>\u00a0at our\u00a0Broadmeadows<\/a>,\u00a0Westmeadows<\/a>\u00a0or Fawkner<\/a> Chiropractic locations\u00a0we are more than happy to help you get back on track. You can always\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0or book online @\u00a0https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ufe0f \ufe0f\u00a0Shin splints are a common complaint affecting athletes, particularly runners! Shin Splints are a generalised term used to describe pains felt along the tibia [Shin bone]. They are an injury associated with overuse, overtraining and in some cases poor foot & leg mechanics. 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