Running injuries Shin splints in runners
Shin splints are that aching pain along the shin that flares with mileage. I treat them with hands-on remedial soft tissue therapy in Paddington, Brisbane, easing the muscles that pull on the shin and working out why it started.
What shin splints are
Pain along the tibia where the lower-leg muscles attach, irritated by repetitive load. It usually builds over a training block rather than arriving all at once.
Why they show up
Training spikes, tight calves, the way your foot loads, and hard surfaces all feed shin splints. I treat the tissue and we look at the load behind it.
How the treatment works
Assessment
I take your history, watch how you move, and use orthopaedic testing to rule things in or out. Black and white: positive or negative.
Treatment
Hands-on soft tissue work, with real time on the table. I treat the whole area involved, not just the point of pain.
Education
You leave understanding your own body. A few sessions in, you can tell me what is happening and why. That is what keeps it from coming back.
Common questions
When is shin pain something more serious?
Persistent, sharp, focal pain on the bone that worsens can point to a stress reaction and needs a medical opinion and imaging. I assess for that and refer you on if it looks like more than shin splints.
Is this a sports massage?
No. This is clinical treatment for a specific problem, not a general relaxation rub down.
Settle the shins properly
Book an assessment and we treat the tissue and the load behind it.
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