SHIN SPLINTS
Shin splints occur if there is too great a tension in the
connective tissue around the muscles on the front of the
shin. If these muscles are exercised, as in prolonged running
or climbing stairs, especially in poor or heavy footwear,
the muscle bulk increases and stretches the already tight
connective tissue. This causes pain which may be constant
or only during and immediately after exercise depending on
the severity of the condition.Shin splints occur if there
is too great a tension in the connective tissue around the
muscles on the front of the shin. If these muscles are exercised,
as in prolonged running or climbing stairs, especially in
poor or heavy footwear, the muscle bulk increases and stretches
the already tight connective tissue. This causes pain which
may be constant or only during and immediately after exercise
depending on the severity of the condition.
TREATMENT
Treatment with Connective Tissue Manipulation
reduces the tension in the connective tissue and allows it
to be more elastic and forgiving.
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