Are you finding that you’re getting shin pain when running and not sure what to do? You’ll find out some of the common causes for shin pain in this video with a suggestion of something to try out to resolve it.

Watch the video or read more below:

Pain is Complex

It’s important to note here that pain is complex and there are generally multiple factors that can go into the experience of pain. A lot of advice out there focuses on the joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. However, pain can also be affected by lack of sleep, stress, and anxiety, to name a few.

The advice on our video and in this post is general in nature and not designed for specific advice. Please book yourself an online appointment with the booking button at the top of this page. We’ll go through your medical history and what’s been going on, to help you understand what steps you need to take to move forwards.

Causes of Pain

Note: “Shin Splints” is an umbrella term, meaning pain at the front of the shin. Possible causes are:

• Muscles pulling on bony attachment/shin
• Stiff ankle
• Overworking toe/ankle muscles
• Tight Calf Muscles
• Stiff knee
• Compartment syndrome
• Referred pain e.g. from the back

Questions to ask yourself when you feel Shin Pain when running:

• Have I been doing any massage or stretches around the calf?

Try these foam roller exercises for the calves. Watch the video here or read the blog post.

If you answered Yes, you’ve been doing a lot of stretches but still having shin pain then you will need to look at different causes. That’s where the Online Physio appointment can help you identify the steps you need to do to recover.

Leg Flexibility – Try the Deep Squat Challenge

If you want to work on your leg flexibility, then check out our 8-week deep squat challenge for runners. You’ll go through different exercises each week, focusing on the different muscles and joints of the leg to help improve flexibility. Click here to sign up!

Book an Online Physio Appointment

Confused with what to try and do to help? Book an online physio appointment with us so you can get more individual and tailored advice as to your next steps. You’ll explain what’s been going on and will get advice on where to go from here and which steps to take.

The booking button is at the top of this page.

Summary

• We know how important it is for you to keep running.
• Focus on improving the flexibility around the calf and ankle
  • Foam roller the calf
• If you’ve caught the problem early, it can be easier to resolve.
• If you’ve left the problem for a while, then just resting won’t necessarily help fix things, and, can delay recovery. There’s always movement that can be done, it’s just figuring out which movement you need to do.

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Questions?

Trying out different exercises is key to improving and maintaining the body’s flexibility, which in turn can help with recruiting muscles efficiently.

If you’ve got any questions on the above, then please let us know (click for contact details).

Remember – Listen to Your Body!

Please remember to listen to your body. Get any aches and pains checked out sooner rather than later.

Disclaimer:

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