Shin Pain
Shin pain, also commonly known as shin splints is more of a descriptive term that’s a common overuse injury involving the calf muscles
Common among adolescents and athletes, contributing factors include overtraining, incorrect footwear, poor biomechanics leading to the calf muscles working harder to compensate for poor alignment of joints, and soft tissue structures.
At Hyde Park Podiatry we will assess and discuss with you the most appropriate treatment programme which may involve any of the following:
Rest, educate on how to management condition, review footwear, myofascial release, dry needling, muscle strength and stretching programme, foot mobilisation.