Cinnamon pain can be caused by stress fractures on the shin bone (tibia) or irritation in muscles and tissues of the anterior leg. Cannellitis, as it is popularly known, may arise when the distance or intensity of the race is increased or the surface in which the race is practiced is changed.
Canelitis is not an inflammation in the tibia, as previously thought. The origin of the pain in the cinnamon is related to the excess of impact and overload to which the bone is submitted. As a result, the body is not able to replenish the bone tissue that is naturally lost during this effort, resulting in bone lesions that result in pain.
Some situations that are associated with the onset of cinnamon pain are excessive collapse of the arch of the foot, twisting of the foot outwards, weakness of the calf muscles, impact during the races, as well as increasing the intensity of the races without going through a gradual increase in training.
The treatment of cinnamon pain may include medicines anti-inflammatory, physiotherapy, as well as some care for reduce the impact and stress on the bone, such as: using sneakers with adequate cushioning, initiating or restarting physical activity gradually, strengthening the calf and hip muscles, in addition to using a proper running technique to lessen the impact on the tibia.
If the cinnamon pain persists, seek an orthopedic doctor to assess the condition and indicate the most appropriate treatment.
