Shin Splints Treatments in Orange, CA
Shin splints are characterized by pain along the shinbone, often caused by overuse or intense physical activity. This condition commonly affects athletes, particularly runners and dancers. Symptoms include tenderness, swelling, and discomfort in the lower leg. Proper rest, ice, and stretching can help alleviate pain and promote healing. Our podiatrist at Renew Podiatry offers the best treatments for shin splints, which occur during physical activity and result from too much force being placed on your shinbone. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 705 West La Veta Ave, Suite 109, Orange, CA 92868.
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Shin splints refers to pain along the shins, or the front of the leg between the knee and ankle. The pain is typically worse along the lower one-third of the leg. The muscle in this area controls upward movement of the foot, and the pain is caused by overuse and strain of this muscle. The most common cause of shin splints is athletic activity that involves running.
Shin splints are diagnosed on the basis of the typical area involved and the type of movement that increases the pain.
The treatment of shin splints primarily involves rest. Medications can also be used to help control pain and inflammation. Activities may need to be modified to prevent shin splints from recurring.
Shin splints may become more severe and cause pain with normal walking. Progressive damage to involved muscle can occur, especially if there is swelling. Damage to the bone to which the muscle is attached, a stress fracture, can also occur.
Visit Renew Podiatry for more information. Contact us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 705 West La Veta Ave, Suite 109, Orange, CA 92868. We serve patients from Orange CA, Santa Ana CA, Tustin CA, Irvine CA, Anaheim CA, Westminster CA, Yorba Linda CA and surrounding areas.
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