Shin splints /Front leg pain prevention tips.
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a term used to describe symptoms of pain in the front of your lower leg and at times along the inside of the lower leg, next to the shin bone (tibia). It occurs when too much stress is put on the tibia or when the muscle next to the tibia is overworked. It most commonly happens from high-energy exercise or sports that involves running and jumping, and at the beginning of a sports or training program.
Thankfully, shin splints can often be treated effectively, and, with proper progression of exercise program, prevented if seen before beginning an exercise program. Here are some simple steps that you can take on your own.
1. Stretch your calves and hamstrings
2. Avoid sudden increases in physical activity.
3. Exercise on softer surfaces when possible.
4. Strengthen your foot and the arch of your foot.
5. Strengthen your hip muscles.
6. Buy new athletic shoes that are right for you.
7. Have your running and jumping technique analyzed and corrected by a physiotherapist.
Incorrect running, jumping, and landing techniques can cause shin splints. Our physiotherapist can help you understand how to improve your exercise technique to avoid shin splint pain. our physiotherapist also can check to see which muscles are tight or weak, and teach you how to stretch and strengthen them.
If you are suffering from pain in the front leg, Give us a call.
