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Shin Splints Massagipedia 

"Shin Splints" can refer to a number of lower leg related pain syndromes. In this massagipedia we discuss the commonest type of shin splints; tibialis anterior strain and trigger points combined with chronic anterior compartment tightness. 

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Managing Shin Splints 

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Tibialis Anterior Palpation and Massage 

 




Stretching the Tibialis Anterior Muscle 

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Stretching the Calf Muscles (the calf muscles often overpower the tibialis anterior, so they need to be stretched out to stop "bullying" the front of the shin!)

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