Condition
Shin Splints
Pain along the shinbone caused by overuse, common in runners and people who increase activity quickly.
Also called: medial tibial stress syndrome
Who Can Help with Shin Splints?
- Sports Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sports and exercise injuries, such as sprains, tendon problems and concussions, and helps patients stay active.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Podiatrists
A doctor who diagnoses and treats foot and ankle problems, including heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care and foot surgery.
Where Practices List Shin Splints
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Philadelphia, PA (26)
- Beaumont, TX (20)
- Longmont, CO (18)
- Lake Oswego, OR (12)
- Providence, RI (8)
- Atlanta, GA (7)
- Cary, NC (6)
- Los Angeles, CA (5)
- New York, NY (5)
- Riverside, CA (5)
- Spokane, WA (5)
- Portland, OR (4)
- Nashville, TN (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about shin splints and what is right for you.