Cramps & shin splints: what to do when running hurts
Shin splints are typically the ‘overuse’ of the tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior muscles groups. Accumulation of metabolic waste and decreased tissue pliability is at the root of symptoms. The tibialis anterior fascia forms a literally ‘stirrup’ under arch of foot connecting with the peroneals/fibularis muscles on outside of Tibia. Tibialis (anterior and posterior) controls concentric-inversion of ankle and the Peroneals controls concentric-eversion of ankle. When wal