Calm Your Shins, Run Strong
Calm Your Shins, Run Strong
What it is:
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome – Overload where calf muscles attach to the inner shin; diffuse tenderness with running.
Bone Stress Spectrum – Early bone stress reaction from training spikes or low recovery; needs load management.
Assessment:
Training review, palpation pattern; rule-out stress fracture.
Symptoms:
Diffuse medial shin pain with running.
Treatment options:
Load modification, calf/hip strength, shock absorption, technique cues, footwear/orthoses.