30/09/2024
🏃♂️Are you experiencing pain in your shins when walking or running 🏃♀️
Could it be shin splints slowing you down? This common running-related injury can cause aching and throbbing along your shins, making every step feel like a hurdle.
Causes of Shin Splints👇
🔷Overtraining
(pushing too hard too soon overloads deconditioned tissues)
🔷Training in flat unsupportive footwear
🔷Training on hard surfaces
🔷Poor foot mechanics (such as overpronation)
🔷Weakness of lower leg musculature
🔷Weak Glutes / poor hip control.
Common Mistakes👇
🙅♂️Snatching up cheap insoles
🙅♂️Skipping strength exercises
🙅♂️Powering through discomfort.
🙅♂️Neglecting the Glutes / Hip Control
(failure to look above the shin could miss a big part of the puzzle
Why Choose Recuperate 🤷♂️
Our approach tackles shin splints head-on by addressing the underlying biomechanical causes. We may provide prescription foot orthotics when necessary and we'll guide you through targeted strength & conditioning to improve the control and shock absorption in your lower limbs. Plus, our expert soft tissue techniques will help ease the pain in your shins, as well as addressing those tight calves and stiff feet that may be compounding the issue.
Stop shin splints from stopping you – Get in touch today and stride forward with confidence:
📞https://recuperatetherapy.co.uk/request-a-telephone-consultation/
Or book online:
🌐https://recuperatetherapy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings