Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

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Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is an overuse injury that causes pain over the anterior medial tibia. More specifically, it is a tibial bony overload injury. 

• Pain, tenderness, and/or soreness along the shin (specifically the inner/medial side) 
• Mild swelling in the lower leg

Typically, shin splints resolve on their own with time. However, consider seeing a doctor if: 

• pain persists despite adequate rest, ice, and over the counter pain relievers 
• pain is localized to a specific part of your shin 
• pain persists even at rest 

• Wear supportive shoes when running 
• Slowly increase running amount and intensity over time 
• Proper stretches before and after running
  • Standing calf stretch 
  • Sitting toe-raises
  • Resisted plantar flexion 
  • Heel raises
  • Anterior compartment stretch

• Rest
• Activity modification: reducing quantity of running and running on softer surfaces; cross-training with low-impact exercises
• Avoiding load-bearing exercises
• Stretches

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538479/
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shin-splints/symptoms-causes/syc-20354105
• https://www.floridafootankle.com/preventing-shin-splints/