Shin Splints Treatment & Relief Ireland
Treating Shin Splints In Dublin, Ireland
If you are experiencing shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome, then you know just how painful and frustrating they can be. There are a number of treatments that may help.
Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy offers physiotherapy for shin splints. Our team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored specifically for your needs.
Contact us today to book an appointment.
What Causes Shin Splints?
The exact cause of shin splints or what is sometimes called medial tibial stress syndrome is incomplete. Generally, there is a mechanism of ‘overload’ or over doing it during exercise, or perhaps how you train or exercise, for example, your form or duration. But these are only hypotheses, the cause is unknown. However, according to an article written by Scientific American there are two main causes, characterised by the areas in which stress is most applied:
- Soft tissue, either the muscles or fascia of the shin is inflamed due to overuse and stress.
- Or the bone is stressed, causing micro, stress fractures.
Why Splints?
We can understand why ‘shin’ is in the name but why ‘splints’ – a splint isn’t the answer to this painful condition, so why? We researched this question…and unfortunately could not find an answer. If you know the reason why ‘splints’ is in the name, reach out to us.
Prevent Shin Splints
Some researchers have looking into ways to prevent shin splints. For example, wearing insoles, but there is little evidence to support the use of insoles. Currently, there is no one way to prevent medial tibial stress syndrome or shin splints.
How We Help People With Shin Splints
Suffering from shin splints? You’re not alone.
We offer a range of treatment options, including physiotherapy, laser therapy, shockwave therapy and exercise therapy.
Our treatment options are tailored to you.
Treatment & Care At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy
At Dublin Physical & Chiropractic we combine physiotherapy and chiropractic care.
We will also provide education on how best to manage shin splints when they flare up again in the future.
Physical therapy For Shin Splints
We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored specifically for your needs.
The goal of physical therapy is to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore function, so you can return to your normal activities safely.
Our physical therapy treatments include:
- Laser therapy.
- Shockwave therapy.
- Exercise therapy.
Laser Therapy For Shin Splint Pain
Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses light. There is little research on laser for shin splints, and results vary.
Shockwave Therapy For Shin Splints
Shockwave therapy uses high-powered sound waves delivered to the skin over the shin. The evidence for shockwave in shin splints is limited, and results vary.
Exercise Therapy For Shin Splints
Exercise therapy is an important part of any treatment plan for shin splints. Our physiotherapists will design a program that is specific to your needs, and will help to improve range of motion, strength, and flexibility.
If you are suffering from shin splints, please contact Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapys to book a consultation with one of our physiotherapists or chiropractors. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Visit Us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
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References
[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3336603/
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11782644/