Shin Splint Treatment Options 🛴 Pain along the shinbone (tibia) is termed "shin splints" also referred to as Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). #ShinSplints is a common overuse injury of the lower extremities affecting a large percentage of athletes. . A variety of factors can contribute to developing shin splints, including overtraining, poor footwear, muscular imbalances at the ankle, overtight or weak triceps surae muscles, imbalances at the thoracolumbar complex, and a body mass index >30. Injuries present with diffuse palpable pain that is often described as a dull ache following exercise. The pain is often alleviated by resting. Athletes commonly complain of tenderness along the posteromedial edge of the #tibia and pain along the middle to distal third of the posteromedial border of the tibia following an exercise session. The pain caused by shin splints should be categorized according to its location and cause, such as lower medial tibial pain caused by #periostitis or upper lateral tibial pain caused by raised compartment pressure. . Shin Splint Symptoms/Treatment The most frequent overuse symptoms are medial tibial stress syndrome, pains in the knee extension mechanism, Achilles tendon peritendinitis, iliotibial tract friction syndrome, retrocalcaneal bursitis, discomfort in the metatarsal arch, stress fractures of the tibia, plantar fasciitis, Osgood-Schlatter's disease, and chronic calf muscle pains. Medical history and physical exam are frequently used to diagnose shin splints. X-ray or other imaging (MRI, bone scan) can sometimes help detect other potential causes of pain, such as a stress fracture. Physiotherapy and orthotics are frequently used not just to prevent medial tibial stress syndrome but also to treat it. Rest often relieves the #shinpain ; without any break in training, the pain often progresses. To rule out the possibility of shin splints, several factors should be addressed. Majority of athletes who suffer from shin splints never have any severe performance limitations, never visit a doctor, and can continue training without experiencing any running-related limitations. Some medical professionals think that any pain in the shins brought on by effort should be referred to as "shin splints." Others contend that the term should only be applied to a limited number of clinical entities #shinpain . 👇 SHARE your Shin Splint battle 👇 . . Check out otiginal 🎥 @CHRIS COLDITZ @theanatomylab