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● CONDITION · RUNNING INJURIES & SHIN SPLINTS

Hands-On Treatment for Running Injuries and Shin Splints

Running injuries can sideline anything from a first-time 5k runner to a seasoned marathon athlete, and getting back to training safely depends on properly identifying what's actually gone wrong — not just resting until the pain fades and hoping it doesn't return.

At our clinic, we take a thorough, evidence-based approach to identifying exactly what's driving your running-related pain, then build a treatment plan around you — drawing on the most appropriate combination of hands-on therapy, targeted rehabilitation, and advanced treatments available across our clinic, to get you back to training, not just back to walking.

Does this describe you?

  • You've developed a nagging pain that only seems to show up once you're a few miles into a run
  • Your shins ache or feel tender to touch, especially after an increase in mileage or intensity
  • You're training for an event and worried an injury might derail your progress
  • Pain has started to change how you run, or you've noticed you're compensating without realising
  • You've had the same niggle come back every time you build up training load
  • Rest seems to help, but the pain returns as soon as you get back to running
  • You're not sure whether to push through, rest completely, or seek proper treatment
  • You've increased mileage, changed terrain, or changed shoes, and something's started hurting since

If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and it's exactly what we help patients with, every day, whether you're running your first 5k or your next ultramarathon.

DIAGNOSIS

Types of Running Injuries We Treat

Each one needs a different treatment approach — which is why the first appointment exists to identify exactly which is yours.

Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Pain along the shin bone caused by repetitive stress to the muscles, tendons and bone tissue, typically brought on by a sudden increase in training load, running surface, or footwear changes.

Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

Pain around or behind the kneecap, often caused by muscular imbalance, poor tracking of the kneecap, or increased training load, and one of the most common running injuries.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Pain and stiffness affecting the Achilles tendon, often linked to overuse, tightness in the calf muscles, or a rapid increase in training intensity.

IT Band Syndrome

Pain on the outside of the knee caused by irritation of the iliotibial band, common in runners increasing mileage or training on cambered surfaces.

Plantar Fasciitis

Pain along the sole of the foot, often aggravated by running, particularly with increased mileage or inadequate footwear support.

Stress Fractures

Small cracks in bone caused by repetitive impact, typically resulting from a rapid increase in training load without adequate recovery.

Hamstring and Calf Strains

Muscle strains commonly caused by overuse, inadequate warm-up, or a sudden increase in speed or distance work.

Hip and Lower Back Pain in Runners

Pain linked to running biomechanics, muscular imbalance, or compensatory movement patterns, often building gradually rather than from a single injury.

— OUR APPROACH —

How we can help.

At our clinic, we take a thorough, evidence-based approach to identifying exactly what's driving your running-related pain, then build a treatment plan around you — drawing on the most appropriate combination of hands-on therapy, targeted rehabilitation, and advanced treatments available across our clinic, to get you back to training, not just back to walking.

We treat runners at every level, from those training for their first 5k to professional marathon and ultramarathon athletes, and the same principle applies whoever you are: getting back to running safely means understanding exactly what's caused the injury, not just resting until symptoms settle. Our team has extensive experience working with professional endurance athletes, and we bring that same level of assessment and expertise to every runner who comes through our door.

We start with a thorough running-specific assessment and consultation, looking at your training load, biomechanics, and running pattern alongside the specific injury itself. For shin splints in particular, we offer focused shockwave therapy, alongside hands-on manual therapy and a structured rehabilitation programme designed around your training goals and event timeline, not just generic rest advice.

Our aim is to get you back to running stronger than before, with a plan that addresses the cause of your injury and helps reduce the risk of it recurring as you build back up to full training.

THE ART OF HEALING · WANDSWORTH OSTEO CLINIC
  • Practice Growth Awards Winner - Best Practice of The Year 2026
  • Finalist - Community Practice of the Year 2026
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● Earls Court
Unit 6, 282 Earls Court Road
London SW5 9AS
Open 7 days · 8am – 9pm
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Unit 129, First Floor,
The Light Bulb Filament Walk, Wandsworth, SW18 4GQ
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