Shin Splint Treatment
If you're an athlete or otherwise active person, shin splints will be familiar to you. This common sports injury can occur in professional athletes and amateurs alike, often the result of overuse or improperly performing various activities. At GAINSWave®, we understand how shin splints can interfere with your athletic activities.
If you're looking to shorten your recovery time and improve your condition, consider seeking out GAINSWave®'s shockwave therapy protocol. We can help you connect with a provider in order to get the healing you need.
Contact a GAINSWave®-trained provider today and see how they can help you recover from shin splints.
What are Shin Splints?
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are pains that occur along the shin bone, specifically in the large bone in front of the lower leg. This condition is common in runners and other athletic pursuits that rely heavily on the legs. Increased levels of activity caused by these activities put strain on the muscles, tendons, and bones, causing pain and inflammation.
Don’t let your shin splints hold you back. At GAINSWave®, we want to help you heal fast and get back to doing what you love. Our treatment method can help heal the muscles and tendons in your legs while reducing pain.
Find a GAINSWave® protocol provider near you today and experience relief from your pain today.
Common Causes of Shin Splints
Understanding the potential causes of shin splints can help you prevent them in the future. For those already experiencing shin splints, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Shin splints are often the result of one of a
variety of factors:
Repeated strain
Repeated strain through athletic activities, including sports and exercise, commonly causes shin splints. This is especially common in sports injuries involving the inner shinbone or exercises that use the muscles in that area.
Frequent, repetitive pressure
Frequent pressure on the muscles, tendons, and shinbone causes stress that can lead to
Inflammation
Inflammation in the tissue around the shinbone can lead to shin splints.
Improper Technique
Not using proper training techniques or improperly performing strengthening exercises can cause shin splints.
What Symptoms Do Shin Splints Cause?
Symptoms of shin splints can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at GAINSWave® include:
- Tenderness or pain along the inner shinbone
- Swelling in the lower leg
How We Treat Shin Splints at GAINSWave®
At GAINSWave®, we utilize a unique shockwave therapy protocol to help people suffering from shin splints heal and regain their range of motion. We train medical professionals in order to ensure you can find pain relief wherever you are in the U.S. Our shockwave therapy protocol is non-invasive and can treat everything from chronic hip pain to other forms of joint pain. If you're interested in shin splint relief, we can connect you with a provider directly from our website.
Don't let shin splints hold you back; find a provider and get your GAINSWave® treatment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get rid of my shin splints?
Rest is one of the best ways to help your recovery from shin splints at home. You can also receive shockwave therapy from a provider trained with GAINSWave®'s shockwave therapy protocol to improve your recovery.
What triggers shin splints?
Stress due to the repeated tugging of the muscles and tendons around the shinbone causes shin splints.
Are shin splints serious?
Shin splints are not a serious condition. With rest and proper care, most people recover very quickly from the condition.
Can you push through shin splints?
You should not push through shin splints. While the condition is not serious, ignoring it can cause greater problems and more intense pain.
