Shin Splints Treatment St. Catharines — Registered Chiropodist
Shin Splints Treatment St. Catharines — Registered Chiropodist. Gait and biomechanics assessment, custom orthotics, shockwave & rehab for pain relief. Book now.
Get an in‑clinic assessment for shin splints from a trusted Ontario registered chiropodist — we evaluate biomechanics, footwear, and training factors, then create a personalized plan focused on custom orthotics, rehab, and non‑invasive therapies to help relieve pain and prevent recurrence.
What are shin splints
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) cause pain along the front or inner lower leg from overuse and repetitive stress, most commonly in runners and active people. The pain typically concentrates in the lower one‑third of the shin and reflects strain of the muscles and tissues that attach to the tibia.
Typical symptoms we assess
You may feel dull aching, sharp pain during activity, or tenderness along the shin that worsens with running, jumping, or prolonged standing. Many patients report pain that eases with rest but returns when activity resumes; early assessment helps prevent progression to stress reaction or fracture.
Why an assessment matters
At your visit we perform a focused in‑clinic assessment of gait, foot mechanics, calf flexibility, training load, and footwear to identify the mechanical drivers of your pain. This targeted assessment guides conservative care and reduces unnecessary imaging or invasive steps — imaging is reserved only when symptoms suggest a stress fracture or other structural problem.
Evidence‑based conservative care we provide
Rest, activity modification, and graduated return‑to‑sport programs to reduce overload and allow healing.
Custom orthotics and shoe recommendations to correct faulty mechanics and reduce repetitive tibial stress — orthotics are a key long‑term strategy for many patients.
Rehabilitation focused on eccentric calf strengthening, stretching, and gait retraining to address the root cause.
Metabolic and load management advice (training volume, surface changes, cross‑training) to prevent recurrence.
Therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or phonophoresis to reduce local inflammation and promote healing.
Shockwave therapy and advanced options
We offer shockwave therapy as a non‑invasive option for persistent cases that have not improved with standard care. Shockwave therapy delivers acoustic energy to stimulate tissue healing and has shown promising results for tibial stress conditions in clinical practice; responses vary and multiple sessions are often required.
Risks of delaying assessment
Untreated shin splints can progress to chronic pain, altered gait, or stress fractures of the tibia. Early assessment and adherence to a tailored plan reduce the risk of long‑term damage and speed return to activity.
Book an in‑clinic assessment with our trusted Ontario registered chiropodist to assess your shin pain, get a custom orthotic and rehab plan, and review whether shockwave therapy is appropriate.
