Shin Splints
Description
What Are Shin Splints?
Another ‘overuse’ injury commonly experienced by those who perform repetitive actions is shin splints. But what are they? This condition occurs when muscles and bones in the lower part of the leg pull at the insertion on the shin bone, also referred to as the tibia. The inflammation and swelling that occur result in much pain and discomfort. Athletes typically experience this type of condition which in the medical profession is sometimes referenced as medial tibial stress syndrome.
In most cases, rest and ice alleviate shin splints without any long-term issues. If left untreated however, shin splints may lead to a tibial stress fracture, so diagnosing and treating shin splints early is the key to recovery.
Symptoms include:
Lower leg pain from mild to severe
Shinbone may be tender to the touch
Starts as come-and-go discomfort with activity, and progresses to a steady and persistent pain
A sharp or a dull ache.
Gets worse after activity
In most cases, rest and ice alleviate shin splints without any long-term issues. If left untreated however, shin splints may lead to a tibial stress fracture, so diagnosing and treating shin splints early is the key to recovery.
Symptoms include:
Lower leg pain from mild to severe
Shinbone may be tender to the touch
Starts as come-and-go discomfort with activity, and progresses to a steady and persistent pain
A sharp or a dull ache.
Gets worse after activity
How Can Massage Therapy Treat Shin Splints?
At Urban Massage, our Registered Massage Therapists are well-versed in a number of effective massage techniques, each with its own unique applications. For shin splints, typically deep tissue strokes are effective in breaking up tension with the end result being pain release and prevention of the build-up of scar tissue. Lighter strokes encourage blood flow and circulation to the affected areas and move metabolic waste away from those muscles through the lymphatic system.
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| Date Added | 2022-12-17 |
| Product Id | 10543825 |
