Lower Leg Pain

What is my lower leg pain?

Often shin splints are the culprit. Shin Splints are what we refer to as pain in the front of the leg (inner portion), on the shinbone (tibia).

Shin splints are caused by overload on the tibia and the tissues that connect the muscle to the bone. The pain in the lower leg can be quite excruciating without proper care.

What treatment is there for shin splints? Are there exercises for my shin splints?

Rest, ice and the correct footwear are usually the most common remedy.

A change in exercise regiment (e.g. cease exercising on hard surfaces) also will help with shin splint relief.

If these simple tricks do not do the job, and the pain still persists, there are other treatments available.

Cold laser therapy, massage and manipulation of the foot and ankle (often a cause of leg pain) can help those with pain get immediate relief.

Orthotics may be needed if the feet have too high or low arches (flat feet) resulting in repetitive stress on the shin bones.