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, also known as Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction or Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, is a condition which affects the tibialis posterior tendon, causing it to weaken and become painful. In more severe cases, the tendon can even rupture. Another consequence can be developing flat foot, since the tendon loses the strength it requires to […]
Shin Cramps: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
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?
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
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 […]