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Definition: Chronic Strain
of the anterior and/or posterior tibialis muscles.
Causes: overuse syndrome from repetitive stressful movements such as running or jogging. May be a result of imbalanced posture: poor arch support , poor flexibility of anterior and posterior compartments, posterior tibialis tendonitis, hypertonic anterior compartments from overuse. Misalignment of lower leg muscles, ankles, knees may cause microtears in the muscles with overuse (excessive pronation). Signs/Symptoms: pain, swelling and tenderness along the crest of the tibia, either posteriomedial or anteriolateral. Structures involved: interosseous membrane, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior at the attachments to the tibia (which is the entire length of the muscle bellies as it attaches to the periosteum of the tibia. Treatment goals: relieve swelling,
decrease muscle tension, prevent adhesions, lymphatic drainage
Stretch before and after activity. Other therapies: acupuncture, nutritional
support from Naturopath, physical therapy, chiropractic.
Shin Splints or Compartment Syndrome? By Whitney Lowe, LMT, NCTMB
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