Shins splints or (Medial tibial stress syndrome) is a lower limb problem that causes pain, discomfort, and reduction in ankle range of motion that is common with athletes who participate in sports that require running, jumping, or professions that require lots of walking (especially seen with military personnel).
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of shin splints are usually; vague, deep, ‘bone-like’ pain on the medial (inside) side of the forelimb that is worse at the beginning of training but gets better once after a warmup. However, this is mostly during the early stages and can progress to having pain up to 30 mins after activity in more chronic cases.
How can we help?
Differentiating the cause of the leg pain is usually the first port of call when visiting a Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist. There Is a list of potential conditions that mimic shin splints which means a thorough history and a physical assessment are required. Other conditions that mimic shin splints include Anterior tibial stress syndrome, stress fracture (tibial or fibular), compartment syndrome, tendinopathy, nerve entrapment, and even poor circulation.
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