SHIN SPLINT PREVENTION & EARLY CARE (45 seconds) WHY: Shin splints occur because the foot/ankle doesn't bend well. WHAT THIS MEANS: Every time we take a step, our bones receive greater impact forces than our muscles. SELF-TREATMENT/PREVENTION: First step is to get the bones/joint in correct places. "Shin splints," are a pain we feel in front of our lower leg caused by problem at our ankle. What we need to remember, is that our ankle has the foot,knee and hip as neighbors nearby. If our ankle is

⭣ Shin Splints Rehab If you have had shin splints before you know how frustrating they can be. They are not something you can just run through and ignoring them is often what leads runners towards stress fractures in the tibia which is one of the most common sites for bone stress injuries. The reality is you need to respect shin pain and actually give it a plan. That means working out why it has happened, taking the time to rebuild strength and capacity, and only then starting to increase your r