Shin Splints

Overuse injury or repetitive load injury of the shin area that includes medial tibial stress syndrome.

Causes -

• Runners without enough shock absorption ( running on cement or uneven surfaces, improper running shoes).
• Training errors (sudden increase in training intensity and duration).
• Over pronation or flat feet
• Stress fractures which are tiny breaks in the lower limb.

Symptoms -

• Vague, diffuse pain.
• Tenderness or soreness in the inner part of your leg.
• Initially, pain may stop when you stop running or exercising and eventually pain is continuous.

Investigations -

• Xray
• MRI

Treatment -

• Pain relief
• Reduce tenderness and soreness
• Muscle strengthening
• Restore the level of function before the injury.