24 | Shin Splints: What Is It and Why Do We Get It?

Have a history with shin splints? Like to run, hike, or just have a real passion for walking the dog but can’t go on because of that pain in the shin? Listen as we explain what shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, are and how you can combat it.  We explain the differences between shin splints and other injuries and how they may feel similar. Then we dive into tools you can utilize to discover what is happening within your body. Then listen as we walk you through different exercises that will help you avoid shin splint pain when paired with consistency. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn in this episode: 00:51 – What shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome is 03:31 – What the difference is between shin splints and anterior compartment syndrome 05:08 – What the difference is between shin splints and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction 08:01 – How you modify your workouts so you can avoid shin splints - What you should NEVER do 10:04 – Why assessing yourself, or getting assessed, is so important - Where to assess 14:31 – Exercises to help avoid shin splints 19:44 – How to strengthen your muscles eccentrically - Why its important 22:26 – Why ankle mobility helps avoid shin splints To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/6IGeHX_5OSI We think you’ll love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Plantar Fasciitis Guide! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! For full show notes and the resources we use for this episode, head over to: https://jen.health/podcast/24