01/15/2026
💥 SHIN SPLINTS REHAB 💥
‼️ Shin splints are very common among runners and athletes who spend a lot of time running, jumping, or simply being on their feet. The pain is typically dull in nature and can occur along either the medial or lateral side of the shin bone.
💪 There are several factors that can contribute to shin splints, but one of the most common is an increase in training load or intensity. This can irritate the tibia (shin bone) and overload the surrounding muscles, leading to pain and inflammation.
💡 Here are some of the strategies I use to reduce shin splint pain with my patients:
1️⃣ KB Foot Lift Ups with Hip Flexion (Dorsiflexion through Full ROM)
2️⃣ Miniband Lift and Turnout (Dorsiflexion + Eversion + Hip External Rotators)
3️⃣ Miniband Inversion (Posterior Tibialis / Calf Work)
4️⃣ Miniband Dorsiflexion (Dorsiflexion + Isometric Control of Eversion)
5️⃣ Ball Squeeze + Alternating Heel Raises / Toe Raises (Dorsiflexion + Plantarflexion + Post Tib Control)
6️⃣ Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps
7️⃣ Alternating Double Leg Hops + Single Leg Landing Drill (Improves control and awareness during jumping and landing mechanics)
📍 These strategies help improve tissue capacity by strengthening the muscles that surround the tibia while allowing for a gradual, graded progression back to running and jumping. This prepares the body to handle load and reduces the risk of future injury.
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