{"id":4592,"date":"2022-07-19T06:59:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T10:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaneyhealth.com\/healthtips\/?p=4592"},"modified":"2022-05-27T23:06:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T03:06:17","slug":"relief-from-shin-splints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaneyhealth.com\/healthtips\/relief-from-shin-splints\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief From Shin Splints"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Causes Shin Splints?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT \u2013 The Pain Relief Expert<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hot\"<\/a>July is here and Florida is hot! The \u201cSnowbirds\u201d have gone north to the cooler weather (a goal of mine!) and life is moving in the slow lane.<\/p>\n

For me, the slow down time is giving me the opportunity to work on some big projects that are planned to bring my work to massage therapists all over the USA.\u00a0 If your massage therapist is interested in expanding their techniques, please tell them to contact me so we can chat.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also finishing up the editing of my newest book: \u201cPain-Free Golf. The Secret to Your Best Golf Game Ever!\u201d\u00a0 I\u2019m grateful and want to give a shout out to John Ma and Rebecca Saggau for their help in making this a much better book.<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s topic is on Shin Splints, and next month I\u2019ll be talking about something most people aren\u2019t aware of\u2026bone bruises.<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy all the outdoor activities that go with the month of July.<\/p>\n

What Are Shin Splints?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>If you are a runner, play any sport that involves a lot of running, or if you drive for long distances, you may have experienced pain &\/or burning along the front of your leg, next to your shin bone.\u00a0 This pain is commonly called Shin Splints.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve searched all through the internet and while I\u2019ve found LOTS of articles about the cause of shin splints, the definition of shin splints, and treatments such as rest, ice, various meds, etc., I\u2019ve never found anything that resembles the self-treatment I\u2019ve been teaching for years and that is in each of my\u00a0books<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to share that self-treatment with you. A plus is the treatment for the muscle that causes shin splints is also one of the main muscles that cause plantar fasciitis.\u00a0 So, you may get some pain relief that you weren\u2019t even expecting.<\/p>\n

What Causes Shin Splints?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Tibialis Anterior muscle cause shin splints. The tibialis anterior muscle<\/span><\/strong><\/a> runs along the outside of your shin bone (the tibia bone), merges into a tendon at your lower leg, crosses over your ankle and then inserts into your arch.\u00a0 When it contracts, it lifts your foot and rolls it toward the outside.\u00a0 Because of these attachments, it is also a key muscle in a sprained ankle and in plantar fasciitis, but these are topics for different newsletters.<\/p>\n

The muscle fibers are directly on your shin bone, so when they are tightening due to a repetitive strain, such as running or pressing down on the gas pedal while driving long distances, they start to tear off the bone.\u00a0 You can visualize this by considering how you rip meat off a bone while eating a steak or spareribs.<\/p>\n

As the muscle is slowly tearing away from the bone you feel pain along the entire length of the bone, and it really hurts!\u00a0 Fortunately, it\u2019s easy to release the tension in the muscle. Plus, as you\u2019re doing the self-treatment I\u2019m showing you, you are pressing the fibers back on to the bone, so it stops them from ripping away completely.<\/p>\n

Relief From Shin Splints<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>You can get immediate relief from shin splint pain by treating your tibialis anterior muscle.<\/p>\n

Begin to warm up the muscle by putting your leg straight out and running your opposite heel down the length of the muscle.<\/p>\n

Right at the point where the picture is showing the model\u2019s heel on her leg is the point where you\u2019ll find the most sensitive trigger point.<\/p>\n

Continue from just below your knee to just above your ankle joint.<\/p>\n

Next kneel down as shown in the picture on the right, placing the ball at the top of the muscle and right next to \"\"<\/a>your shin bone.<\/p>\n

Notice the way his toes are bent.\u00a0 This will help prevent your arch from feeling like it\u2019s going to cramp as the muscle pulls on the insertion point<\/p>\n

Begin to move your leg so the ball is rolling down toward your ankle.\u00a0 Stop when you find a tight point.<\/p>\n

When you get to your ankle you can roll back up toward your knee again.\u00a0 Ultimately it won\u2019t hurt, but if it\u2019s especially painful in the beginning just lighten up on the pressure.\u00a0 You may even need to lift your leg off the ball at first which will allow blood to come into the muscle fiber and help lessen the tension.<\/p>\n

This technique has helped so many people over the years, I know it will help you too!<\/p>\n

How To Treat Yourself For Pain Relief<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve written several books and programs<\/strong><\/a><\/span> that teach you how to self-treat for pain from your head to your feet. The Shin Splint treatment is just one technique, and if you\u2019ve been receiving this newsletter for a long time, you\u2019ve seen many others.<\/p>\n

My books are a good resource and will explain why muscles are causing your pain or discomfort, and how you can stop it fast.<\/p>\n

Wishing you well,<\/p>\n

Julie Donnelly<\/em><\/p>\n

www.FlexibleAthlete.com<\/p>\n

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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