Physical Therapy in Wood-Ridge, NJ

Have you or a family member struggled with shin splints and difficulty running in the Wood-Ridge area? The team at Pro Staff Physical Therapy is ready to help you. We have a convenient location for you in Passaic, NJ.

We understand that movement is extremely important to you and want to help you return to your activity as quickly as possible. Our physical therapists will help you get the proper treatment and care plan based on your movement goals and where you are in the recovery journey. We will help you recover from your shin splints to prepare for whatever sport season is next.

What Causes Shin Splints?

Shin splints are often caused by doing too much running too quickly. This could be starting a new sport like track and field or ramping up activity too quickly. The reason shin splints happen is the muscles around your shin bones (tibia) get overused and tight. This can cause microtrauma and pain with dynamic activities such as running.

Shin splints can happen in one or both legs and can vary in the location of the pain. It is essential to treat shin splints quickly to prevent them from becoming a chronic issue or to prevent a stress fracture. This is where working with a physical therapist can be beneficial. We will help you identify the specific reason why your shin splints have occurred and ways to prevent them from coming back in the future.

Common Symptoms of Shin Splints

• Aching or sharp pain along the inside of the shin bone
• Pain going up to the knee or down into the foot at times
• Difficulty jumping and running
• Swelling and tenderness to the touch

How to Treat Back Pain

Shin splints are first treated by controlling the pain and backing off the provocative activity. This will involve a combination of manual therapy, splinting, and other modalities to help improve the inflammation around the tissue. Next, it is important to strengthen the muscles above and below the shin. This will involve specific exercises targeting the feet and hip to help improve your strength and prevent excessive stress on the shin.

The physical therapists at Pro Staff are experts in treating shin splints and will help you get back to your usual self. Working with a physical therapist can also help improve your mechanics with running and jumping. Not only will this help your performance but it will also help any future shin splint flare-ups. Every situation is different, so you need a skilled physical therapist to evaluate and treat any symptoms you may have.

How long will it take for me to get better?

Every case of shin splints is different. Factors such as length of time, intensity, and sport can all affect your recovery timeline. Our goal is to help you recover as fast as possible to return to your sport.

Get Started Today

If you have been looking for quality physical therapy in the Wood-Ridge area, check out Pro Staff Physical Therapy’s Passaic location today. We know that dealing with shin splints can be unpleasant, so don’t wait any longer. Contact our office at 973-473-5600 to schedule an appointment today.