Shin Splints
Shockwave Therapy for Shin Splints | Sunbury & Melton
Shin splints are a common overuse injury causing pain along the shin, often affecting runners and active individuals. Shockwave Therapy may assist some people with persistent symptoms by stimulating tissue responses and reducing pain sensitivity. Treatment suitability depends on the cause, severity and duration of symptoms. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury and Melton, practitioners assess the underlying factors contributing to shin pain and provide personalised evidence-informed care.
Shin splints are a common lower leg condition that causes pain along the inside border of the shin bone, particularly during running, jumping or repetitive impact activities. Shockwave Therapy may help some people with persistent shin splint symptoms by stimulating biological responses within affected tissues, reducing pain sensitivity and supporting the recovery process.
Shin splints, also known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly affect runners, athletes, dancers, military personnel and people who have recently increased their exercise load. The condition usually develops when the muscles, tendons and connective tissues around the shin are exposed to more stress than they can tolerate.
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses controlled soundwave energy to target painful areas and encourage tissue adaptation. While research is still developing and results vary between individuals, some studies suggest extracorporeal shockwave therapy may improve pain and function in selected cases of chronic lower limb tendon and soft tissue conditions.
At Health Wise Chiropractic, assessment is focused on identifying the factors contributing to your shin pain, including training load, biomechanics, muscle strength, mobility and movement patterns. A personalised treatment approach may include Shockwave Therapy, rehabilitation exercises and strategies to reduce recurrence.
Shin splints are a common overuse injury causing pain along the shin, often affecting runners and active individuals. Shockwave Therapy may assist some people with persistent symptoms by stimulating tissue responses and reducing pain sensitivity. Treatment suitability depends on the cause, severity and duration of symptoms. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury and Melton, practitioners assess the underlying factors contributing to shin pain and provide personalised evidence-informed care.
What Is This Condition?
Understanding Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Shin splints are a common overuse injury involving pain along the inner border of the shin bone (tibia). The medical term for this condition is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).
The condition commonly occurs when the tissues surrounding the shin are repeatedly exposed to forces that exceed their ability to adapt. This can result in irritation and sensitivity of the muscles, tendons, fascia and connective tissues attached around the tibia.
The lower leg contains several important structures that work together during walking, running and jumping. These include:
Tibia: The large weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.
Soleus and gastrocnemius muscles: The calf muscles responsible for pushing the foot down during movement.
Tibialis posterior muscle: Helps support the arch of the foot and control lower leg movement.
Deep connective tissues and fascia: Provide support and transmit forces between muscles and bones.
Periosteum: A thin layer of connective tissue covering the outer surface of bones that contains nerves and blood vessels.
When repeated loading occurs without enough recovery, these tissues may become irritated and sensitive, resulting in shin pain.
Common Symptoms of Shin Splints
The most common symptom is pain along the inside edge of the shin bone. Symptoms may include:
Dull aching pain along the lower inner shin
Tenderness when pressing along the affected area
Pain during running, jumping or prolonged walking
Tightness or aching in the calf muscles
Discomfort that improves with rest but returns when activity resumes
Reduced tolerance for exercise
Early shin splints often cause pain only during activity. However, if aggravating factors continue, symptoms may become more persistent and may occur during daily activities.
Acute vs Chronic Shin Splints
Acute Shin Splints
Acute shin splints usually develop after a sudden increase in physical demand, such as:
Increasing running distance too quickly
Starting a new sport
Changing training surfaces
Increasing hill running or sprinting
Returning to exercise after a break
In many cases, reducing aggravating activities and gradually rebuilding capacity can help symptoms settle.
Chronic or Persistent Shin Splints
Persistent shin splints occur when symptoms continue for several weeks or months despite modifying activity.
Factors contributing to ongoing symptoms may include:
Repeated overload without adequate recovery
Poor load management
Reduced calf strength or endurance
Limited ankle mobility
Altered running mechanics
Inadequate rehabilitation
Continuing high-impact activities despite pain
Long-standing cases may require a more structured approach involving progressive strengthening, movement assessment and targeted therapies.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Shin splints are usually caused by a combination of factors rather than one single problem.
Common contributors include:
Sudden Changes in Training
The body requires time to adapt to increased physical demands. Rapid increases in:
Running distance
Training frequency
Exercise intensity
Jumping activities
can increase stress on the shin tissues.
Running Mechanics and Biomechanics
Movement patterns may influence how forces are distributed through the lower limb.
Possible contributing factors include:
Excessive inward rolling of the foot (pronation)
Reduced ankle mobility
Poor hip or calf strength
Reduced control during single-leg movements
However, biomechanics alone do not determine whether someone develops shin splints. Training load, recovery and tissue capacity are also important.
Footwear and Training Surfaces
Changes in:
Running shoes
Running terrain
Exercise environment
may alter the forces experienced by the lower leg.
Muscle Weakness and Fatigue
The calf and lower limb muscles absorb significant forces during running. Reduced endurance or strength may increase strain on surrounding tissues.
Conditions That Can Feel Similar to Shin Splints
Not all shin pain is caused by medial tibial stress syndrome. Other conditions can produce similar symptoms, including:
Stress Fractures
A tibial stress fracture is a bone injury caused by repetitive loading. Symptoms may include:
Localised sharp pain
Pain that worsens with impact activity
Pain that may occur at rest or at night
A specific tender spot on the bone
A healthcare professional should assess suspected stress fractures.
Tendinopathy
Tendon-related pain can occur around structures such as the posterior tibial tendon or Achilles tendon. Tendon pain often changes with loading and may respond differently to treatment.
Compartment Syndrome
Exercise-induced compartment syndrome involves increased pressure within muscle compartments and may cause:
Tightness
Cramping
Numbness or tingling
Symptoms that reliably occur after a specific duration of exercise
Medical assessment may be required.
Nerve-Related Pain
Pain caused by nerve irritation may include:
Burning sensations
Pins and needles
Numbness
Pain radiating into the foot
This differs from the typical aching pain associated with shin splints.
Prognosis and Recovery
Most cases of shin splints improve with appropriate load management, rehabilitation and gradual return to activity.
Recovery depends on:
How long symptoms have been present
Severity of irritation
Training demands
Strength and mobility factors
Adherence to rehabilitation
Some mild cases improve within several weeks, while persistent cases may require several months of structured management.
Early assessment can help identify contributing factors and reduce the risk of symptoms becoming ongoing or repeatedly returning.
Shockwave Therapy may form part of a broader management plan for selected patients, particularly where symptoms persist despite appropriate activity modification and rehabilitation strategies. It is not suitable for every person with shin pain, and an individual assessment is important before beginning treatment.
Who May Benefit From Shockwave Therapy for Shin Splints?
Shockwave Therapy may be considered for people who:
Have persistent shin splint symptoms despite modifying activity
Have pain that limits exercise participation
Have tried basic rehabilitation strategies without sufficient improvement
Have symptoms consistent with soft tissue-related shin pain
Are able to participate in progressive strengthening and rehabilitation
Examples may include:
Recreational runners
Distance runners
Athletes returning from injury
People increasing their walking or exercise levels
Military or occupational groups with repetitive impact demands
A thorough assessment is important because not all shin pain has the same cause.
Who May Not Be Suitable for Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy may not be appropriate for everyone.
It may be unsuitable or require medical clearance in cases involving:
Suspected stress fractures
Acute traumatic injuries
Significant swelling or unexplained pain
Infection
Certain blood clotting disorders
Use of some anticoagulant medications
Pregnancy (depending on treatment area and clinical circumstances)
Certain medical conditions affecting healing
A healthcare professional should determine whether Shockwave Therapy is appropriate based on your individual history and examination.
Shockwave Therapy vs Other Treatments for Shin Splints
A comprehensive approach often provides the best results.
Shockwave Therapy
May help by:
Modifying pain sensitivity
Supporting tissue adaptation
Improving tolerance to rehabilitation
Best considered as part of a wider treatment plan.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Progressive strengthening is one of the most important components of recovery.
Rehabilitation may focus on:
Calf strength
Foot and ankle control
Hip strength
Running capacity
Gradual return to impact activities
Activity Modification
Temporarily reducing aggravating activities allows irritated tissues time to recover.
This does not necessarily mean complete rest. Many people benefit from modifying activity while maintaining fitness through lower-impact options.
Examples include:
Cycling
Swimming
Strength training
Reduced running volume
Manual Therapy
Techniques such as massage therapy or soft tissue treatment may assist with:
Muscle tension
Temporary pain relief
Movement comfort
However, manual therapy is generally most effective when combined with active rehabilitation.
What Results Can You Expect?
Every person responds differently to Shockwave Therapy.
Factors influencing outcomes include:
Duration of symptoms
Severity of the condition
Training habits
Rehabilitation consistency
Sleep and recovery
Overall health
The accuracy of the diagnosis
Some people notice improvement after several sessions, while others may experience gradual changes over a longer period.
A realistic treatment goal is usually:
Reduced pain
Improved movement confidence
Increased exercise tolerance
A gradual return to normal activity
Shockwave Therapy cannot guarantee symptom resolution and should be viewed as one part of an individualised care plan.
How Many Shockwave Therapy Sessions Are Usually Needed?
Treatment schedules vary depending on the person and condition.
Many Shockwave Therapy programs involve:
Multiple treatment sessions spaced over several weeks
Gradual progression of exercises between appointments
Monitoring of symptoms and functional improvement
The exact number of sessions depends on:
Symptom duration
Tissue sensitivity
Response to treatment
Rehabilitation goals
Your practitioner will discuss whether Shockwave Therapy is appropriate following an assessment.
What Happens During Your Appointment?
Your Shockwave Therapy Shin Splints Assessment at Health Wise Chiropractic
Before beginning Shockwave Therapy for shin splints, your practitioner will complete an assessment to understand your symptoms, identify contributing factors and determine whether this treatment is appropriate for your condition.
Every person’s shin pain is different. Some people may have irritation of the tissues around the shin, while others may have problems involving bone stress, tendons, muscles or nerves. Correctly identifying the source of pain helps guide appropriate care.
1. Health History and Discussion
Your appointment begins with a detailed conversation about your symptoms and activity levels.
Your practitioner may ask about:
When your shin pain started
Whether symptoms began suddenly or gradually
Your exercise routine
Recent changes in running distance, intensity or frequency
Sports participation
Previous injuries
Work demands
Footwear changes
Factors that improve or worsen symptoms
Understanding your lifestyle and goals helps create a treatment plan that fits your needs.
For example, the approach for a recreational runner wanting to return to weekend running may differ from that of an elite athlete preparing for competition.
2. Physical Examination
Your practitioner may assess:
Location of tenderness along the shin
Lower leg muscle function
Calf flexibility
Ankle mobility
Foot and arch control
Balance and single-leg movement
Strength of the calf, foot and hip muscles
Walking or running mechanics where appropriate
The purpose of assessment is not to identify a single “fault” but to understand how different factors may be contributing to your symptoms.
3. Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
Following assessment, your practitioner will explain:
Whether your symptoms are consistent with shin splints
Whether Shockwave Therapy may be suitable
What other treatment options may assist
Expected recovery timelines
Rehabilitation recommendations
If your symptoms suggest another condition, such as a stress fracture or nerve-related problem, referral to a GP or appropriate healthcare professional may be recommended.
4. Shockwave Therapy Treatment
If Shockwave Therapy is considered appropriate, treatment involves placing a handheld applicator over the affected area.
During treatment:
Ultrasound gel may be applied to the skin
The shockwave applicator delivers controlled acoustic waves
The practitioner adjusts intensity based on your comfort and response
Patients commonly describe the sensation as:
Pulsing
Tapping
Pressure
Mild discomfort over sensitive areas
Treatment should be tolerable. Communication during the session allows intensity to be adjusted if required.
5. Aftercare Following Treatment
After Shockwave Therapy, some people may experience temporary:
Mild soreness
Tenderness
Redness
Increased awareness of the treated area
These effects usually settle within a short period.
Your practitioner may recommend:
Avoiding high-impact exercise immediately after treatment if symptoms increase
Continuing prescribed rehabilitation exercises
Gradually increasing activity levels
Monitoring your response over the following days
Recovery depends on the individual and the underlying cause of symptoms.
How to Reduce the Risk of Shin Splints Returning
Preventing shin splints involves improving the ability of your lower legs to tolerate the activities you enjoy. Because shin splints usually develop from a combination of training load, recovery, strength and movement factors, prevention requires a balanced approach.
1. Increase Exercise Gradually
One of the most common contributors to shin splints is increasing activity too quickly.
Helpful strategies include:
Increase running distance gradually
Avoid sudden increases in intensity
Allow time for your body to adapt
Include easier training days between harder sessions
Your muscles, tendons and bones require time to strengthen in response to increased physical demands.
2. Strengthen the Lower Legs
Strong lower limb muscles help absorb impact forces during running and jumping.
Regular strengthening may include:
Calf raises
Soleus strengthening
Foot control exercises
Balance exercises
Hip and glute strengthening
Strength training should continue even after symptoms improve to maintain tissue capacity.
3. Maintain Good Running Technique
Running technique varies between individuals, and there is no single “perfect” running style.
However, some movement strategies may help reduce excessive loading, including:
Maintaining good posture
Avoiding sudden changes to running style
Improving lower limb control
Increasing strength and endurance
A running assessment may be helpful for athletes with recurring shin pain.
4. Choose Appropriate Footwear
Running shoes should be comfortable, suitable for your activity and appropriate for your individual needs.
Consider:
Replacing worn shoes when cushioning and support reduce
Avoiding sudden changes to footwear
Allowing time to adapt to new shoes
Shoes are only one part of injury prevention. Training habits and physical capacity are often more significant factors.
5. Optimise Your Workstation and Daily Movement
Although shin splints are usually exercise-related, daily habits can influence overall lower limb health.
Helpful strategies include:
Avoid prolonged sitting without movement breaks
Maintain comfortable foot positioning
Avoid staying in one position for extended periods
Include regular walking throughout the day
6. Warm Up Before Exercise
A structured warm-up prepares muscles and joints for activity.
A warm-up may include:
5–10 minutes of light movement
Dynamic calf movements
Gentle mobility exercises
Sport-specific drills
Avoid starting intense exercise with cold, unprepared tissues.
7. Prioritise Recovery
Recovery is essential for tissue adaptation.
Important recovery factors include:
Adequate sleep
Rest days between high-impact sessions
Good nutrition
Managing overall stress levels
Poor recovery can reduce the body’s ability to adapt to training demands.
8. Stretching and Mobility
Flexibility is only one part of injury prevention, but maintaining comfortable mobility may assist some individuals.
Useful areas to address include:
Calf muscles
Ankle mobility
Foot mobility
Stretching should complement strengthening rather than replace it.
Shin Splints in Australia
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) is one of the most common lower limb overuse injuries affecting physically active Australians.
Reliable nationwide Australian prevalence data specifically for shin splints is limited. However, research from sporting populations demonstrates that lower leg overuse injuries represent a significant burden among runners, athletes and military personnel.
Key findings from available research include:
Shin splints are estimated to affect approximately 13–20% of runners during their sporting participation.
Medial tibial stress syndrome accounts for a substantial proportion of running-related lower limb injuries.
Running injuries overall are common, with studies reporting injury rates among recreational runners ranging approximately from 18% to 79% per year, depending on the population studied and injury definition.
Australian sporting participation data shows millions of Australians participate in running, fitness training, athletics and recreational sport each year, meaning lower limb overuse injuries represent an important health and activity limitation issue.
Groups commonly affected include:
Recreational runners
Distance runners
Military recruits
Field sport athletes
Dancers
People returning to exercise after inactivity
Because shin pain can have several possible causes, accurate assessment is important to distinguish medial tibial stress syndrome from more serious conditions such as stress fractures.
Current Research on Shockwave Therapy for Shin Splints
The evidence supporting Shockwave Therapy specifically for shin splints is still emerging. Compared with conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy, fewer high-quality studies have investigated ESWT for medial tibial stress syndrome.
Current research suggests Shockwave Therapy may provide benefit for some patients with persistent shin splint symptoms, particularly when combined with appropriate rehabilitation.
However, it should not be considered a replacement for:
Load management
Strength training
Gradual return to activity
Addressing contributing factors
Research Evidence
Shockwave Therapy for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
A clinical trial investigating radial Shockwave Therapy for medial tibial stress syndrome reported improvements in pain and functional outcomes compared with exercise-based management alone. However, further larger-scale studies are required to confirm effectiveness.
Example research:
Moen MH et al. (2012). Shockwave treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome in athletes: a randomized controlled trial.
Moen et al. (2012) – PubMed
Systematic Review Evidence for Shockwave Therapy in Tendon and Soft Tissue Conditions
Although not specific to shin splints, systematic reviews have found ESWT may provide improvements in pain and function for some chronic tendon-related conditions.
A systematic review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that extracorporeal shockwave therapy can be beneficial for selected tendinopathies, particularly when combined with rehabilitation.
Speed CA. (2014) – Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in tendinopathy – PubMed
Clinical Management Guidelines
Current sports medicine approaches generally recommend:
Identifying contributing factors
Modifying aggravating activity
Progressive strengthening
Gradual return to impact exercise
Medical assessment where stress injury is suspected
A 2021 systematic review highlighted that medial tibial stress syndrome management should focus on reducing excessive loading while progressively improving tissue capacity.
Newman et al. (2021) – Medial tibial stress syndrome systematic review – PubMed
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Shockwave Therapy help shin splints?
Shockwave Therapy may help some people with persistent shin splint symptoms by reducing pain sensitivity and supporting tissue adaptation. However, results vary between individuals, and treatment is usually most effective when combined with rehabilitation exercises, activity modification and addressing contributing factors.
2. What are shin splints caused by?
Shin splints are usually caused by repeated stress on the tissues around the shin bone. Common contributors include sudden increases in running or exercise, inadequate recovery, reduced lower limb strength, changes in training surfaces, footwear changes and increased impact activities.
3. How does Shockwave Therapy work for shin splints?
Shockwave Therapy uses controlled acoustic waves to stimulate tissues in the affected area. The treatment may influence pain signalling, encourage tissue adaptation and help some people tolerate rehabilitation exercises more comfortably.
4. Is Shockwave Therapy painful?
Most people tolerate Shockwave Therapy well. During treatment, patients commonly describe a tapping, pulsing or pressure sensation. Some areas may feel sensitive, and treatment intensity can be adjusted based on comfort.
5. How many Shockwave Therapy sessions are needed for shin splints?
The number of sessions varies depending on the individual, symptom duration and response to treatment. Many treatment plans involve multiple sessions over several weeks combined with progressive rehabilitation.
Your practitioner will discuss a suitable treatment approach after assessment.
6. How long do shin splints take to heal?
Recovery time depends on the severity of symptoms and how long the condition has been present. Mild cases may improve within several weeks, while persistent cases may take several months and require a structured rehabilitation program.
7. Should I keep running if I have shin splints?
Continuing to run through increasing pain may delay recovery. Many people benefit from modifying training rather than stopping all activity. A gradual return-to-running plan can help rebuild tolerance safely.
8. Are shin splints the same as a stress fracture?
No. Shin splints and stress fractures are different conditions. Shin splints usually involve irritation of tissues around the shin, while stress fractures involve injury to the bone. Persistent, localised bone pain or pain at rest should be assessed by a healthcare professional.
9. Who should avoid Shockwave Therapy for shin splints?
Shockwave Therapy may not be suitable for everyone. People with suspected stress fractures, certain medical conditions, blood clotting disorders, infections or specific health concerns may require medical clearance before treatment.
10. Can Shockwave Therapy prevent shin splints from coming back?
Shockwave Therapy alone is unlikely to prevent recurrence. Long-term prevention usually involves improving strength, managing training loads, allowing recovery time and addressing factors that contributed to the original problem.
Why Choose Health Wise Chiropractic?
Personalised Shin Splint Care in Sunbury and Melton
Managing shin splints effectively requires more than simply treating the painful area. Understanding why symptoms developed helps create a plan focused on recovery, improved function and reducing the chance of recurrence.
At Health Wise Chiropractic, practitioners take an individualised approach by considering:
Your injury history
Exercise and training demands
Movement patterns
Strength and mobility factors
Recovery goals
Care may include evidence-informed treatments such as Shockwave Therapy, rehabilitation strategies, exercise guidance and other appropriate musculoskeletal therapies.
The goal is to help patients understand their condition and make informed decisions about their health.
With clinics located in Sunbury and Melton, Health Wise Chiropractic provides personalised musculoskeletal care for local communities, including runners, athletes and people experiencing lower limb pain.
Patients can request an assessment and book appointments online to discuss whether Shockwave Therapy and rehabilitation may be suitable for their shin splint symptoms.
If shin splints are affecting your running, exercise or daily activities, a personalised assessment can help identify what may be contributing to your symptoms and determine the most appropriate management approach.
At Health Wise Chiropractic, our experienced practitioners provide evidence-informed musculoskeletal care for patients in Sunbury and Melton. Your assessment may include reviewing your symptoms, movement patterns, activity demands and rehabilitation needs.
Shockwave Therapy may be suitable for some people with persistent shin splint symptoms, but treatment recommendations depend on your individual circumstances.
Book an assessment online or contact Health Wise Chiropractic to discuss whether Shockwave Therapy, rehabilitation and other treatment options may be appropriate for your shin pain.
Home Care & Exercises
Exercises That May Support Shin Splint Recovery
Exercise rehabilitation is one of the most important parts of managing shin splints. While Shockwave Therapy may help reduce symptoms for some people, improving strength, mobility and load tolerance helps address the factors that contributed to the problem.
Exercises should be performed within comfortable limits. Mild muscle effort is expected, but sharp or increasing pain should be avoided.
1. Standing Calf Raises
Purpose:
Strengthens the calf muscles that help absorb forces during walking, running and jumping.
Instructions:
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Hold onto a wall or bench for balance if needed.
Slowly rise onto your toes.
Pause briefly at the top.
Lower your heels slowly back to the ground.
Repetitions:
2–3 sets
10–15 repetitions
Frequency:
Perform 3–5 times per week.
Progression:
Progress from two legs to single-leg calf raises as strength improves.
2. Soleus Calf Raises (Bent Knee Calf Raises)
Purpose:
Targets the soleus muscle, which plays an important role in running endurance and lower leg load management.
Instructions:
Stand with knees slightly bent.
Keep your knees bent throughout the movement.
Raise your heels slowly.
Lower with control.
Repetitions:
2–3 sets
12–15 repetitions
Frequency:
3–5 times per week.
Progression:
Add resistance using a backpack, dumbbell or gym equipment when comfortable.
3. Tibialis Anterior Strengthening
Purpose:
Strengthens the muscles at the front of the shin involved in controlling foot movement.
Instructions:
Sit with your feet flat on the floor.
Keep your heels down.
Lift your toes upward toward your shins.
Slowly lower them back down.
Repetitions:
2–3 sets
15–20 repetitions
Frequency:
Daily or every second day.
Progression:
Use a resistance band around the foot.
4. Calf Stretch
Purpose:
Improves calf flexibility and ankle movement, which may help reduce excessive strain during activity.
Instructions:
Place your hands against a wall.
Step one foot backwards.
Keep the back heel on the ground.
Lean forward until you feel a gentle calf stretch.
Hold without bouncing.
Repetitions:
Hold for 20–30 seconds
Repeat 2–3 times each side
Frequency:
Daily, particularly after exercise.
Progression:
Perform both straight-knee and bent-knee calf stretches.
5. Single-Leg Balance Exercise
Purpose:
Improves lower limb control and stability during walking and running.
Instructions:
Stand on one leg.
Keep your pelvis level.
Maintain balance without gripping your toes.
Progress by performing on a softer surface.
Duration:
Hold for 30–60 seconds
Repeat 2–3 times each side
Frequency:
3–5 times per week.
Progression:
Add controlled movements such as reaching forward or sideways while balancing.
Returning to Running After Shin Splints
A gradual return to impact activity is important.
Helpful principles include:
Increase running volume slowly
Avoid sudden spikes in training load
Include recovery days
Continue strength exercises
Monitor symptoms during and after exercise
A useful guide is that mild discomfort during rehabilitation may be acceptable if symptoms do not worsen afterwards. Increasing pain, altered movement or persistent soreness may indicate that activity progression is too fast.
Shin splints are a common overuse injury causing pain along the shin, often affecting runners and active individuals. Shockwave Therapy may assist some people with persistent symptoms by stimulating tissue responses and reducing pain sensitivity. Treatment suitability depends on the cause, severity and duration of symptoms. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury and Melton, practitioners assess the underlying factors contributing to shin pain and provide personalised evidence-informed care.
Shin splints are a common overuse injury causing pain along the shin, often affecting runners and active individuals. Shockwave Therapy may assist some people with persistent symptoms by stimulating tissue responses and reducing pain sensitivity. Treatment suitability depends on the cause, severity and duration of symptoms. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury and Melton, practitioners assess the underlying factors contributing to shin pain and provide personalised evidence-informed care.