What You Can Do To Avoid Shin Splint Injuries

Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome are caused by the stress on your shinbone and the connective tissues that attach muscles to your bones. This is a common injury caused by overuse and repetitive motion. Athletes often suffer from this injury due to the strenuous physical activities they engage in daily.

If you experience any pain and discomfort, consulting a physiotherapist or medical specialist can help you determine the cause. Patients with shin splints typically do not require treatment and are advised to rest and apply ice to the affected area. The issue will resolve over time, and the patient can return to their activities without any problems. However, if left untreated, shin splints may develop into a tibial stress fracture, which will require extensive treatment and possibly sports injury rehabilitation, depending on the severity of the injury.

How to treat and avoid shin splints

• Rest

Your body’s reaction is a good indicator of your current physical condition, especially when engaging in physical activities. When you experience pain or discomfort or sustain a mild injury, take a break from sports, running, and other physically demanding activities to allow your muscles and bones time to recover.

• Wear supportive shoes and shoe inserts.

If you have flat feet, using shoe inserts (orthotics) can support your arches and reduce stress on the muscles and bones in your lower legs. You also need to wear appropriate shoes for the activities you are performing. For example, use supportive shoes when exercising and change running shoes after 300 miles. These things may seem too much, but they can save you from another trip to a sports injury clinic.

• Physical therapy

There are misconceptions that sports therapy in Dubai is only for treating injuries. However, this is not always the case as physical therapy programs are developed for different purposes. Some programs are designed to prevent injury, while others are made to improve an individual’s performance. Physical therapy programs often include a combination of exercises and massage techniques, such as deep tissue massage, to relieve stress and alleviate pain.

Whether you need treatment for shin splints or need advice on injury rehabilitation, consider booking an appointment with one of the specialists from Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center DMCC for a consultation. Our specialists offer a range of treatment plans designed to address your current condition. Feel free to visit one of our clinics for a consultation or book an appointment for a sports massage or therapy session.