Shin Splints
Sports
What Are Shin Splints
Shin splints, while often frustrating, are a common injury that can occur during several sports and activities.
On average, shin splints will take 2 to 4 weeks to heal, but specific treatments can be performed that will help speed up the process.
Conditions
What Are The Possible Causes?
Shin splints are typically caused by stress or strain to the shin bone and connective tissue and often feel like pain or tenderness
What Are The Risks If Left Untreated?
Although painful, they are not typically severe. However, repeated injury without medical attention may lead to the development of a tibial stress fracture.
How Are They Treated?
While very mild cases can be resolved through at-home self-care measures, it is best to get a professional assessment to ensure the strain won’t develop into a more serious stress fracture.
Life Balance Chiropractic has developed unique extremity chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue work that help reduce immediate swelling, subdue pain naturally, and realign the body, and restore motion to the ankles and foot bones where its often lost, allowing stress to be taken off the injured area and promote faster recovery.