What is Shin Splints?

Shin splints are a common injury that causes pain along the shin bone (tibia) in the lower leg. The medical term for shin splints is medial tibial stress syndrome.

Shin splints — pain along the tibia and remedial massage treatment

By MBS Remedial Massage ·

If you feel pain in your shin area, this happens from inflammation and microtrauma of the shinbone (or tibia). The shin is what covers the front of your leg under your knee. This injury is common in runners and basketball players.

MBS Remedial Massage home treatment includes:

  • Resting which will helps ease the pain.
  • Pain reliever medicine.
  • Stretching.
  • Wearing supportive shoes can also help.

MBS recommends a Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly massage to alleviate some of these symptoms associated with Shin Splints.

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