Happiful – August 2019

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After watching the

London Marathon

for years, I’ve

decided to finally take

up running. The first few

weeks have been going

well, but the pain in my

shins is taking its toll. I

don’t want to stop, and

have heard that sports

massage can help with this?

Q

A

I’m sorry to hear you’re

experiencing pain in your

shins – you’re not the only one.

Many people get this problem,

called shin splints, when they begin

to train seriously.

The problem will likely get worse

as you increase your mileage, so

will need managing in order for

you to continue running. Book an

appointment with a clinical sports

and remedial massage therapist.

They will assess your injury, and

your biomechanics, in order to

identify why you are experiencing

this problem. A common cause of

shin splints is over-worn trainers, so

take your shoes with you.

Expect to need at least two or

three appointments to treat and

monitor your injury. Once the

condition is under control, consider

getting a regular sports massage to

keep your muscles in good, flexible

condition, and allow you to train for

your marathon.