Shin splintPosts and articles about Shin splintBlogJanik SundstromFinding Comfort with Ice and Heat Therapy for Shin SplintsShin splints, a common overuse-related condition, occur in the lower legs due to repetitive continuous exercise. Pain associated with this condition arises alon...BlogBabafemi AdebajoPersistent Shin Splints: Why Won’t They Go Away?Shin splint is a common term referring to persistent pain along the tibia due to overuse or repetitive stress of the muscles and tendons that attach to the shin...BlogJanik Sundstrom3 Insoles for Shin Splints: Our Expert PicksShin splints, a painful condition that occurs along the inside of the shins and worsens lower down the shin, often plague runners, dancers, and military recruit...BlogBabafemi AdebajoHow to Choose the Best Insoles for Shin SplintsShin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are a common overuse injury that presents with pain along the inner edge of the shin bone. It is most...BlogJanik SundstromDo You Have Shin Splints? Learn How to Test Yourself at HomeShin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common overuse-related injury causing pain along the inner border of the tibia bone. This condit...BlogJanik SundstromEasy Foam Roller Routine for Curing Shin SplintsShin splints are a common overuse injury associated with pain along the inner edge of the tibia bone in the lower leg, typically resulting from repetitive physi...BlogBabafemi Adebajo3 Best Insoles for Preventing Shin SplintsMusculoskeletal injuries come in all shapes and degrees of severity. Sometimes, the size of the injury doesn’t correspond with the severity of the condition or ...BlogJanik SundstromPrevent Shin Splints with Compression Socks: Tips and TricksAre you tired of shin splints sidelining your active lifestyle? You're not alone! They affect up to 35% of all runners, and diagnosing and treating them can be ...BlogBabafemi AdebajoVitamins for Shin Splints: Choose the Right SupplementsShin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, occur when the muscle and connective tissue surrounding the shin bone become inflamed. This condition is charact...CommunityWhich is better: A Goga Mat or memory foam insole for my shin splints?The problem has gotten significantly worse recently and need some more info on either goga mat or memory foam insoles? How do they compare in terms of quality a...BlogBabafemi AdebajoHealing Your Shins: 7 Effective Exercises for Shin SplintsAre shin splints slowing you down? You're not alone. Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are a common issue among athletes, affectin...AnswersJanik SundstromHow Yoga Can Help With Shin Splint Pain ReliefShin splints is a common overuse injury that often occurs as a result of repetitive physical activity. Shin splints refer to pain along the inner aspect of the ...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoShin Splints and Knee Pain: Is There a Connection?Shin splints describe various conditions causing pain and discomfort in the front part of the tibia (shinbone), resulting from the overuse of the surrounding mu...CommunityCan heating pads be good for shin splints?I am looking for a way to help me with the pain of shin splints, and I thought maybe a heating pad would be good. Does anyone know if I should use ice or heat f...CommunityWill I get back pain and shin splints from having high-arched feet?What side effects does having arch feet get you? From my understanding, your feet are quite important in terms of balance and if your feet are unaligned then yo...CommunityHow do I prevent shin splints when walking? Hello, whenever I go for a reasonably long walk, I get shin splints. I'm not sure if I should continue walking once I have it, but either way, I need to find a ...CommunityHow can I make my shins stronger for running?Are there any stretches or exercises that runners can do to strengthen their shins?CommunityAre compression socks good for shin splints?If I wear compression socks when I go for runs, would I be able to minimize my chances of getting shin splints? Are they any good?CommunityIs heat good for shin splints?Should I apply something like a hot water bottle to my legs if I have shin splints? Can the heat help with the pain?CommunityIf I continue to run will my shin splints go away?Can I make my shin splints go away on their own if I continue to run while I have them? CommunityWhat makes shin splints heal faster?I feel like I am wasting time by resting and waiting for my shin splints to heal on their own. Is there anything that I can do to make them heal faster?CommunityWhich exercises can help with shin splints?Are there any exercises that can be done to prevent, and get rid of shin splints?CommunityCan doing calf raises help to prevent shin splints?If I add calf raises into my exercise routine would that help me with preventing shin splints?CommunityWhat can cause anterior shin splints?Are there any major causes to be aware of? CommunityIs it normal to get shin splints as a new runner? I have gotten shin splints twice now, and I am wondering if this is normal? I have only recently taken up running.CommunityHow can I prevent my shin splints from coming back?Due to playing sports, I have gotten shin splints quite a few times. I was wondering if there was a way that I can prevent them from coming back? CommunityHow do anterior shin splints feel? What are some pains or sensations associated with anterior shin splints?CommunityDo posterior shin splints last long?I have a friend who recently got posterior shin splints and I was wondering how long they last? CommunityWhy do my shin splints keep returning even after I rest?Should I be concerned that I've sustained a permanent injury? How long should I be resting to prevent shin splints from returning? CommunityIs it possible to get shin splints in only one of your legs?I have a pain in my left shin that feels very much like shin splints, but I have never had it happen in one leg before. Is this possible?CommunityIs it recommended to rub out one's shin splints?Should I seek medical attention, or is it good to rub them out?CommunityCan warm water help my shin splints?I usually soak in a bath of warm water when I have any muscle pain. I am wondering if this may work for shin splints. Does anyone know?CommunityShould I be massaging my shin splints?Is this something that is advised? WIll it help relieve any of the pain?CommunityWhat happens if you don't treat your shin splints?If you don't get your shin splints treated, will they go away on their own, or do you run the risk of causing more damage?CommunityShould I get insoles or custom orthotics for my shin splints?Orthotics seem significantly more expensive and I don't want to have to buy them if I could get the same benefit for this specific condition from something chea...CommunityWhat would happen if I continued to run while I had shin splints?Would I cause lasting problems in my legs, or would I be fine?CommunityIf you have shin splints, how long should you rest?I really want to get back to running, but I have been told that I need to rest due to my shin splints. How long should I wait before I can run again?