Shin Splints Treatment
Specialist treatment for lower leg pain in runners and athletes. We identify the cause and get you back to training pain-free.
What is Shin Splints?
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia)—the large bone in the front of your lower leg. It's common in runners, dancers, and military recruits.
The condition is caused by inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the tibia. Without proper treatment, shin splints can progress to stress fractures.
Common Symptoms
- Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone
- Tenderness or soreness along the tibia
- Mild swelling in the lower leg
- Pain that worsens during exercise
- Pain that improves with rest
- Pain in one or both legs
Common Causes
- Sudden increase in training intensity
- Running on hard surfaces
- Worn-out or inappropriate footwear
- Flat feet or overpronation
- Weak hip and core muscles
- Tight calf muscles
- Previous history of shin splints
How We Treat Shin Splints
We assess your running biomechanics, training load, and contributing factors to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. This isn't just about symptom relief—it's about fixing the underlying issues to prevent recurrence.
Gait Analysis
Video analysis of your running technique to identify biomechanical issues.
Custom Orthotics
Support for flat feet or overpronation that contributes to shin pain.
Strengthening Programme
Targeted exercises for hip, core, and lower leg muscles.
Training Modification
Guidance on training load, surfaces, and footwear to reduce strain.
When to Seek Professional Help
- Pain doesn't improve with rest
- Severe pain even when not exercising
- Swelling gets worse
- Pain in a specific spot (possible stress fracture)
- You want to return to sport safely
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shin Splints at Lower Limb Clinic.
Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Shin Splints at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.
Get Expert Treatment
- Same-week appointments available
- No GP referral needed
- MSc-qualified specialists
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Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Shin Splints at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.