Strapping for shin splints

Strapping for Shin Splints

If you’re experiencing pain in the inner, lower portion of your shin which appears during or after exercise, it is very likely that you have developed a condition called shin splits. Fortunately, they aren’t a serious condition and although they can be annoying, shin splint treatment is simple and easy to follow. The first thing […]

Posterior Shin Splints

Posterior Shin Splints

Posterior Shin Splints Causes, Symptoms & Lasting Relief If you’re suffering from persistent shin pain—particularly along the inner side of your lower leg—you may be dealing with Posterior Shin Splints. This condition can make everyday activities and exercise painful, affecting anyone from keen runners to busy parents on their feet all day. Not sure how […]

Shin Cramps: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

shin cramps

Shin cramps, also known as muscle cramps in the lower leg, can strike suddenly and cause intense pain. These cramps occur when the muscles in the front or back of the lower leg contract involuntarily. Many people experience shin cramps after exercise, during the night, or even when walking. The sharp pain often causes discomfort […]

What Are Shin Splints?

What are shin splints

Shin splints are characterised by pain along the inner, lower portion of the shin; this pain is usually dull at first, but it can become more severe as the condition worsens. It is usually felt during or after performing vigorous physical activities, and it is felt over an area of at least 5 centimetres; it […]

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Media Tibial Stress Syndrome

The term Media Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is used to describe different injuries which cause pain in the inner, lower portion of the leg. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is also commonly referred to as shin splints; however, many experts believe that Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is the correct term to describe this condition, since it […]