Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome is 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 usually suffer from this injury due to the strenuous physical activities they perform every day.
If you feel any pain and discomfort, visiting a physio or medical specialist can help you determine the cause. Patients suffering from shin splints don’t usually require treatment and are advised to rest and use ice on their injury. It will resolve after some time and the patient can return to their activities without issues. 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 condition, especially when performing physical activities. When you feel pain or discomfort, or you sustained a mild injury, take a break from sports, running, and other physically demanding activities to give your muscles and bones a chance to recover.
Wear supportive shoes and shoe inserts
If you have flat feet, using shoe inserts (orthotics) will provide support for your arches and reduce stress on the muscles and bones in your lower legs. You also need to wear shoes that are appropriate 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.
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