Question 1

does being overweight cause shin splints?

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Shin splints: Shin splints are common tissue injuries of the lower leg around the tibia.  These occur most commonly in athletes who exercise and strain the soft tissues of the leg, and not due to weight but more due to excess activity.

Question 2

could shin splints be caused by trauma/impact?

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Yes: Shin splints can be caused by repeated stress to your lower extremities.

Question 3

what causes shin splints and how do i get over them?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: This is exercise induced swelling of the muscle next to the shin bone in a tight compartment.  You can help prevent them with consistent exercise and stretching.  If you have gotten them, you can use ice, NSAID medication and massage to relieve the swelling and restore comfortable function.  An exercise therapist can help you learn how to prevent them.

Question 4

can shin splints be caused by doing a lot of driving ? i have a manual gear car so use the clutch alot.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely.  The term "shin splints" refers to pain coming from the orgin of the anterior tibial tendon off of the tibia.  It is usually caused and/or aggravated by repetitive dorsiflexion of the foot as in someone running up a hill.  Driving involves repetitive dorsiflexion of the foot and can definitely cause shin splints.  Thank you.

Question 5

what causes shin splints?

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Shin splints: They commonly occur due to poor stretching before rigorous running causing tearing and swelling of the sheath around the muscle.

Question 6

what are activities that typically cause shin splints?

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Running, jumping: Typically the symptoms are caused by activities with a pounding
type of repetive motion on the legs such as running, jumping, 
aerobics, etc. The best way to avoid this problem is stretching, 
well cushioned shoes replaced when necessary, nsaids, and
ice to affected areas after working out. Nsaids also can be 
helpful.

Question 7

if your tibia received excessive impact could this cause a shin splint, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

It could.: If your tibia has received excessive impact from running, or from other type of repetitive overuse, it may be shin splints, but it may also be a stress fracture. See a non-surgical sports medicine specialist, who can give you an accurate diagnosis.

Question 8

i am informed it is primarily caused by overuse but if your tibia received excessive impact could this cause a shin splint?

Accepted Answer

One time impact no: Shin spliints is an inflammation of the periosteum where the lower leg muscles attach and is usually associated with overuse or poor running biomechanics. Pain in this area (along the edge of the tibia) cause but a single impact is either a contusion or an actual injury to the bone.

See a doc and get evaluated

Question 9

what causes shin splints and how can they be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Strain : To the shin region. Eliminate strain. This can be done with orthotics or arch supports. Shin splint sleeves or braces are also made.

Question 10

what is cause of shin splints? lactic acid?

Accepted Answer

No: It isn't likely.  Shin splints are mostly the result of too much force on the shinbone’s connective tissue. While many people associate the pain in the shins with Lactic Acid buildup, the pain actually is caused by strain on the tissues in the shin.  Read more: http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/549091-lactic-acid-buildup-shin-splints/#ixzz1ttixkyst.

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