Shin Cramps

shin cramps

Cramps are painful muscular contractions. In most cases, shin cramps aren’t a serious condition and don’t represent any danger to your health; however, it is useful to understand what causes them so that you can recognize when they might be the first symptom of a more serious condition. Generally, shin cramps are caused by muscular fatigue, and […]

Posterior Shin Splints

Posterior Shin Splints

Posterior shin splints, also known as Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction or Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, is a condition which affects the tibialis posterior tendon, causing it to weaken and become painful. In more severe cases, the tendon can even rupture. Another consequence can be developing flat foot, since the tendon loses the strength it requires to […]

Strapping for shin splints

Strapping for Shin Splints

If you’re experiencing pain in the inner, lower portion of your shin which appears during or after exercise, it is very likely that you have developed a condition called shin splits. Fortunately, they aren’t a serious condition and although they can be annoying, shin splint treatment is simple and easy to follow. The first thing […]