Health Blog Category: shin splints
Summer Running Injuries: How Physical Therapy Can Keep You Running Strong
Summer is here, and with the longer days and warmer weather comes a renewed motivation to get outside. Whether you’re training for a local race, preparing for fall cross country, running around the neighborhood, or simply trying to stay active, summer is one of the busiest seasons for runners of all experience levels.
Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest times of year for running-related injuries. Luckily, Physical Therapy can help.
Read full blogWhy Tight Calves Are Sabotaging Your Summer Runs (And How Assisted Stretching Can Help)
As summer running season picks up, many runners focus on logging more miles, improving pace, and staying consistent. But one of the most overlooked factors in performance—and injury prevention—is something much simpler: calf tightness.
If your legs feel heavy, your stride feels off, or you’re constantly battling minor aches, your calves could be the root of the problem.
The Hidden Impact of Tight Calves
Your calves are essential for absorbing impact and pushing you forward with every stride.
Read full blogNaturally Treating Shin Splints
What are Shin Splints?
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are a common sports injury, especially in runners, volleyball players, and other athletes that run and jump frequently. This pain is usually felt along the inside edge of the tibia, more commonly known as your shin. Shin splints occur when the muscles and tendons around the bone are overworked, which can happen with increased activity levels, sudden changes in training intensity/frequency, improper footwear, or running/jumping on hard surfaces.
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