Shin Splints/Leg Pain

Medical terminology: Anterior Tibialis Overuse/strain

How can you treat?

• Reduce/eliminate aggravating activity – give your body a chance to rest and repair itself.
• Ice/heat your shin – can help ease pain and swelling. 15-20mins every 3 to 4 hours for a few days or until the pain is gone.
• Custom orthotic – help reduce the stress in foot/leg muscles that cause shin splints/leg pain by supporting the foot arch and reducing overpronation.
• Proper footwear – make sure you are using the right footwear for the activity that gives you proper support and cushioning to avoid excessive strain on the foot/leg muscles.
• Laser therapy – by applying different strengths of wavelengths to the affected area, laser therapy increases blood flow and your body’s ability to heal itself.

Recommendation to prevent the issue:

• Proper footwear/orthotic therapy – improves foot/leg support and reduces stress on the leg muscles that cause shin splints/leg pain.
• Strengthening your foot and leg muscles – the stronger your foot/leg muscles are, the less susceptible they are to injury.
• Warmup & cool down stretches – prepare your body for activity by warming up to reduce excessive muscle strain and after activity perform a cool down routine to give your muscles a chance to calm down and not over contract (cramp).