Shin splints can be an annoying and quite debilitating pain. Shin splints are very simply, pain in the front of your lower leg, but can be caused from a variety of movement issues from above or below the point of pain. Foot issues could be how well the arch of your foot moves or doesn't move, the positioning of your foot and ankle complex. However, your glutes control your whole lower extremity. Good strong glutes tend to put the leg into good alignment, making it less likely that your knee will fall in, your ankle to follow and your shins to take the brunt of that impact.
Always make sure you are taking care of your calves. Stretch and foam roll often to make sure there are no knots, trigger points or extra tension. Next, keep the shin muscles strong by doing band exercises or toe raises. If your shin splints are persistent see a professional that can asses your mechanics and pinpoint areas that need to be addressed. If shin splints worsen, it could lead to stress fractures and nobody wants that.
I would love to hear from you about your shin splint saga. For example---have your shin splints ever given you hives? I have seen it happen!
If you are looking for a specific program to eliminate your shin pain, message me for an assessment and scheduling times.