Pain or aching along your shin bone affecting your running, walking or training?
Shin Splints
“Shin splints” is a general term used to describe pain felt along the shin bone (tibia). The most common medical cause is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), which involves irritation of the tissues where muscles attach to the shin.
Because shin pain can sometimes overlap with stress-related bone injuries, accurate assessment is essential.
Running or jumping sports
Sudden increases in training volume or intensity
Changes in footwear or running surface
Reduced lower-limb strength or load tolerance
Biomechanical or gait factors
Aching or sharp pain along the inner shin
Tenderness to touch
Pain at the start of exercise that may worsen with activity
Stiffness or discomfort after training
how we treat it
At Assure Health Clinic, shin splints are always assessed before treatment begins to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes of lower-leg pain.
Depending on your presentation, your care may be led by a physiotherapist, a podiatrist, or both working together.
Detailed training and injury history
Palpation of the shin and surrounding structures
Strength and load-tolerance testing
Gait and running analysis
Assessment of foot posture and lower-limb alignment
Functional testing relevant to your sport or activity
Treatment focuses on restoring your leg’s ability to tolerate impact and training safely.
Once the cause is identified, your personalised treatment plan may include:
Progressive rehabilitation and strengthening programmes
Load-management and return-to-running guidance
Hands-on therapy and soft-tissue techniques
Shockwave therapy where clinically appropriate
Biomechanical interventions such as orthoses where indicated
Footwear and training-structure advice
Benefits You’ll Experience
Reduced shin pain and tenderness
Improved tolerance to running and impact
Increased lower-limb strength and resilience
Clear plan for training modification and progression
Reduced risk of progression to more serious injury
Confident return to sport and activity
Evidence-Based & Trusted
Best-practice management of shin splints is supported by research.
Evidence highlights the importance of:
Load modification rather than complete rest
Progressive strengthening and conditioning
Gait and biomechanical assessment
Addressing contributing factors such as footwear and training errors
Why Choose Assure Health
Specialists in lower-limb and running-related injuries
Podiatrists and physiotherapists working collaboratively
Thorough assessments before treatment begins
Individualised rehabilitation programmes
Calm, modern clinical environment
24/7 online booking available
Book your shin splints assessment today.
If your shin pain feels closely linked to foot posture, running mechanics or repeated impact, podiatry may be an appropriate starting point.
If your shin pain developed through sport, training load or muscle weakness, physiotherapy may be best.
Not sure which to choose? Our team work closely together and will guide you.