01/07/2026
đââď¸ Every January, we see the same pattern.
Motivation is high. Training ramps up fast.
And a few weeks later? Shin pain, knee pain, Achilles issues.
At OnPoint Performance, we remind our patients of one key truth:
You donât run to get fit â you have to be fit to run.
Most running injuries arenât accidents. Theyâre overuse injuriesâyour body being asked to handle more load than itâs ready for. Shin splints, in particular, arenât just muscle soreness⌠theyâre a sign your bone hasnât had time to adapt.
đ¨ Pushing through pain doesnât build toughnessâit builds stress fractures.
Thatâs why we focus on:
âď¸ Pain-guided training (no âno pain, no gainâ)
âď¸ Impact readiness testing before returning to running
âď¸ Gradual run-walk progressions that rebuild your âbone budgetâ
âď¸ Cross-training to keep you active without breaking you down
If your New Yearâs resolution involves runningâor if shin pain has already shown upâdonât wait until it becomes a chronic injury.
Weâd rather help you build a strong foundation now than treat a setback later this spring.
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