What is a shin splint?

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What is a shin splint?​

But the term ‘shin splints’ actually denotes more than one lower leg ailment. Bone-related shin pain, called medial tibial stress syndrome, can cover a broad spectrum of ailments, ranging from a stress injury (irritation of the bone) to a stress fracture (an actual crack in the bone).

Can you get shin splints from too much mileage?​

Injuries like shin splints can crop up if you ramp up your mileage too quickly. If you experience them, we’ve got you covered on shin splint treatment and how to prevent them in the first place. What causes shin splints? Shin splints have derailed many an athlete’s hard-won training gains.
Should I talk to my doctor about my shin splints symptoms?
Consult your doctor if rest, ice and over-the-counter pain relievers don’t ease your shin pain. Shin splints are caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone. You’re more at risk of shin splints if:

Are shin splints caused by a stomach bug?​

No, not a stomach bug (although, that is also the worst)—we’re talking about shin splints. That nagging pain concentrated in the front of your leg along the tibia usually pops up during and after exercise and when you press on the affected area.

The term “shin splint” is a common misnomer in sports medicine. It does not imply a diagnosis, but rather a the symptom of pain over the front of the tibia (shinbone.) “Shin splints” is simply the name given to pain felt over the front of the shin while walking or running.

What happens if shin splints go untreated?​

Left untreated and with continued overtraining, shin splints can progress into tibial stress fractures, which will require a minimum of six weeks to rest on the couch. Less commonly, if your muscle sheaths become compressed by engorged muscles – muscle compartment syndrome can develop.
Can a TENS machine help with a shin splint?
SportsMed TENS therapy for Shin splints After a diagnosis of a shin splint your injury management plan should include treatment as often as possible. SportsMed is the TENS, ECS and EMS machine we suggest to aid repair of a shin splint. SportsMed electrotherapy can be used everyday – outside the clinic – for drug-free, on-demand pain relief.

Can diagnostic tests predict shin splints?​

At the start of the study, they performed a couple of simple diagnostic tests; then, over the next 16 months, they waited to see who developed shin splints. Sure enough, the tests were pretty good predictors.