Run Strong Again – Sarasota Chiropractic Care for Shin Splints
Shin splints—also called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)—are a painful condition marked by irritation along the inner shinbone (tibia). They often affect runners, athletes, and active adults in Sarasota, Florida who train on hard surfaces, wear worn-out shoes, or experience biomechanical stress from the pelvis and into the legs and feet.
At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we use the precision of the Gonstead chiropractic method to restore alignment, reduce pain, and support full recovery—without drugs or invasive procedures.
Common Causes of Shin Splints in Sarasota Athletes
Sudden increases in running or training volume.
Running on hard Sarasota surfaces like concrete or asphalt.
Flat feet, high arches, or overpronation.
Worn-out shoes or improper footwear.
Weak or tight calf muscles.
Excess body weight increasing tibial stress.
Symptoms of Shin Splints
Dull, aching pain along the shinbone.
Pain that worsens at the start of activity and returns afterward.
Tenderness when pressing on the inner tibia.
Mild swelling or calf tightness.
Pain that may linger even at rest if left untreated.
Gonstead Chiropractic Care for Shin Splints in Sarasota
Our Sarasota chiropractic clinic specializes in the Gonstead technique, known worldwide for its precision in spinal and extremity chiropractic care. Here’s how it helps shin splints heal and stay away:
1. Restore Full-Body Alignment
Correcting misalignments in the spine, pelvis, hips, knees, ankles, and feet ensures balanced weight distribution, reducing abnormal stress on the tibia.
2. Precise, Pain-Relieving Adjustments
We deliver specific adjustments to the spine and lower extremities, improving joint motion, reducing inflammation, and relieving shin pain naturally.
3. Optimize Nerve & Muscle Function
By removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances muscle performance, coordination, and proprioception, helping prevent reinjury.
4. Natural, Drug-Free Healing for child and teen athletes
Unlike painkillers, chiropractic promotes the body’s own healing process—helping Sarasota athletes recover faster, safer, and stronger.
5. Rehab, Orthotics & Lifestyle Guidance
We supplement adjustments with tailored stretches, strengthening routines, footwear advice, and custom orthotics when needed.
Why Sarasota Chooses Vertical Chiropractic®
Led by Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, MS, Vertical Chiropractic® is a premier destination for chiropractic care in Sarasota, Florida, offering advanced Gonstead extremity adjustments. We help high-level athletes, entrepreneurs, and active families move better, recover faster, and live pain-free.
Whether you’re training on the Legacy Trail, competing on Sarasota’s sports fields, or simply staying active on the beach, our care helps you stay at peak performance.
References
Mayo Clinic – Shin Splints: Symptoms and Causes
Bhusari et al. (2023). Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies.
Blogging Chiropractors – How Chiropractic Can Help You Overcome Shin Splints
Blogging Chiros – Why Shin Splint Sufferers Should Consider Chiropractic Care
