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💥 What Are Shin Splints? 💥![]()
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Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), is a common condition causing pain along the inner edge of your shinbone (tibia). It’s often triggered by intense physical activity, especially activities like running, dancing, or sudden changes in exercise intensity. The pain is a result of inflammation in the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around your shins. 🏃♂️💨![]()
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How Common Are They?![]()
Shin splints are incredibly common, especially among runners, athletes, and people who are new to exercise or ramping up their workout routines. Studies suggest up to 35% of athletes experience shin splints at some point. 😬![]()
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Typical Symptoms 📋![]()
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• Dull, aching pain in the front or inner part of your lower leg![]()
• Tenderness or soreness along the shinbone![]()
• Mild swelling in the lower leg![]()
• Pain that worsens with activity and eases with rest![]()
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How It’s Diagnosed 🩺![]()
Physios usually diagnose shin splints based on a physical exam and by discussing your activity levels. They may check for tenderness along the shinbone and rule out other issues like stress fractures or muscle strains.![]()
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Prevention & Treatment 🦵![]()
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• Gradually increase exercise intensity![]()
• Wear proper footwear![]()
• Stretch and strengthen your calves and ankles![]()
• Rest and ice to reduce inflammation![]()
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Listen to your body and don’t push through pain! 🚨![]()
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🌿 **Struggling with Plantar Fasciitis?** 🌿![]()
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If you’ve been dealing with sharp heel pain, especially in the morning, you may be experiencing plantar fasciitis. This condition, caused by inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of your foot, can make even simple tasks uncomfortable.![]()
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💡 **How Physiotherapy Can Help:**![]()
- **Pain relief techniques:** Manual therapy, massage, and stretches to ease inflammation and discomfort.![]()
- **Strengthening exercises:** Target muscles around your foot and ankle to reduce strain on your plantar fascia.![]()
- **Improved flexibility:** Custom exercises can help improve mobility and reduce future risk.![]()
- **Footwear guidance:** Get advice on supportive shoes and insoles to maintain good foot health.![]()
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👟 Don’t let foot pain slow you down! Reach out to a physiotherapist today to start your journey to pain-free movement! #PlantarFasciitis #Physiotherapy #FootHealth #PainRelief #WellnessJourney #HealthyFeet