How long does it take for shin splints to heal?

With proper treatment, most people improve significantly within 4-8 weeks. More severe cases may take longer.

Can I keep running with shin splints?

Running through shin pain often worsens the condition. We guide you on appropriate activity modification to maintain fitness while healing.

What's the difference between shin splints and a stress fracture?

Shin splints cause diffuse pain along a larger area of the shin, while stress fractures cause sharp, localized pain at a specific point. A physiotherapist can help differentiate these.

Shin Splints

Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common overuse injury experienced by runners, dancers, and military recruits. It involves pain along the shin bone caused by inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue. Without proper treatment, it can progress to stress fractures.

At Actilife, we identify the underlying factors contributing to your shin pain through a thorough biomechanical assessment. Our treatment includes activity modification, manual therapy, specific strengthening exercises, and gradual return to your sport.