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The tissue along your shin bone has become overloaded, usually from doing too much activity too soon.
Pain along the front of the shin. Reducing load temporarily and building calf/shin flexibility and strength gives the best results. Move slowly and stop if any exercise sharply increases your pain.
Also called: shin pain, pain while running
pain in one specific pinpoint spot on the bone (rather than a general area) that is worsening despite rest, or numbness/tightness in the leg during exercise that eases with rest — these need further evaluation to rule out a stress fracture or other cause.
Your handout shows how to do each one. How many, and how often, is set for you at the clinic — it depends on the stage you are at.
Do this programme once or twice a day. Temporarily reduce (not necessarily stop) running/impact activity, and cross-train with low-impact options like swimming or cycling. When you return to running, increase your distance/intensity gradually rather than jumping back to your previous level.
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If pain persists beyond 2-4 weeks or becomes focal/worsening, please return for reassessment.
A handout is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If the pain is not settling, come in and have it looked at properly — bring any X-ray, MRI or CT films you already have.
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