My child plays sports at a competitive level and has been getting shin pain. Should I be concerned?

Shin pain in a young athlete should always be assessed by a specialist rather than attributed to growing pains. While shin splints are the most common cause, it’s important to exclude a stress fracture, growth plate injury, or, very rarely, other bone pathology. Early assessment also provides an opportunity to review training loads and bone health, which can prevent recurrence and protect long-term skeletal development.

At Welbeck, Miss Claudia Maizen and our paediatric orthopaedic team have specific expertise in managing musculoskeletal conditions in children and young athletes, and we aim to offer prompt appointments to get your child the right diagnosis and back to the sport they love as quickly and safely as possible.