• A major factor for the posterior shin splints is excessive pronation.  The tibialis posterior controls pronation and can be excessively stretched leading to stress.
• Anterior shin splints may be caused by weakness in the anterior tibialis muscle and tightness in the calf muscles.
• Sudden changes in running surface, distance, speed may all contribute to the development of shin splints.

• Pain typically at the start of activity and then decreasing as the muscles warm up.  Pain typically reoccurs after the activity is done.
• Point tenderness along the affected muscles.
• Education on proper training techniques and when to switch shoes out ( anterior/lateral )
• If caused by excessive pronation, consider a stability or motion control shoe/insert ( posterior/medial )
• Icing, friction massage.

Products:

• CEP Compression Socks/Sleeves
• Addaday Ultra Series
• Superfeet Premium Insoles
• Hydration & Nutrition (Nuun, GU Energy, Nathan)