{"id":6620,"date":"2022-09-21T06:28:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T05:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportortho-wien.at\/shin-splints-shin-splints-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:58:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:58:36","slug":"shin-splints-shin-splints-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportortho-wien.at\/en\/shin-splints-shin-splints-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Shin splints | shin splints syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Do you have pain in your lower leg? Learn more about Shin Splints <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Tibial tuberosity syndrome<\/b> (also known as tibial crest syndrome, because of the Latin “tibia”, the shin bone) refers to pain in the lower leg<\/strong> caused by inflammation of the muscles<\/strong>, tendons<\/strong> and bone tissue<\/strong> around the shin bone. The condition is also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). <\/p>

The pain associated with tibial plateau syndrome is usually dull and aching. It often begins as mild discomfort during or after physical activity. However, if the condition remains untreated, the pain can become more severe and permanent. <\/p>

Shin splints are every runner’s nightmare<\/strong>, but they can also occur in other athletes<\/strong> who repeatedly strain their lower legs. Other sports in which shin splints are a common occurrence include soccer<\/strong>, basketball<\/strong>, and dancing<\/strong>. The syndrome also occurs in people who are not active but who suddenly engage in high levels of physical activity. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Symptoms of tibial plateau syndrome<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Symptoms of tibial plateau syndrome are usually dull pain and tenderness in the inner ankle, which mainly occur when running. The pain is not always so severe that sufferers have to interrupt their run<\/strong>. Sometimes the pain subsides as quickly as it came on. If the tendons and muscles are also irritated, the pain can also occur at night or during rest periods. The pain increases with prolonged walking or when changing direction quickly. Pressure on the inside of the foot in the area of the ankle can cause a crunching sound. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What can cause pain in tibial crest syndrome?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Overuse of the muscle<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Tibial plateau syndrome is to be understood as an overuse syndrome<\/strong>. It is usually caused by irritation of the periosteum<\/g> (=periostitis) in the area of origin of the tibialis posterior muscle, but also of the soleus muscle. As soon as you notice the first pain in the shin, you should definitely rest the muscle, as overuse can lead to muscle failure<\/strong> or flat feet<\/strong>. <\/p>

Therefore, clarify your symptoms with a sports doctor in good time!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Inflammation or injury to the muscle<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In most cases, the inflammation is not noticed immediately, as the affected person blames the shin splint pain on overuse of the muscle. This is why the true cause of the shin splints is often diagnosed far too late, when the pain is already very pronounced. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Incorrect training<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In rare cases, tibial plateau syndrome is caused by excessive supination<\/strong> of the forefoot (when the runner rolls over the little toes while running). The long toe flexor muscle is overstretched and in this situation inflames the periosteum of the shin bone (tibia). Inexperienced runners<\/strong> who have just started endurance training are particularly frequently affected. The reasons for this can be incorrect running technique<\/g>, unsuitable running shoes<\/g> and too little or insufficient rest<\/g>. Therefore, make sure that you choose the right running shoes for your running training and plan training breaks to prevent pain and inflammation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How can I prevent tibial plateau syndrome?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In general, it is always better to prevent pain than to treat it. Here are some things you can do to avoid shin splints: <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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