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== Description ==
"Shin Splints" is a non-medical term that refers to a general pain in the shin (the lower front part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle). The pain can be in the bone (tibia) or in the [[Muscle|muscle ]] (Tibialis Anterior) - see image to the right.
== Underlying Cause ==
Shin splints only appear to be an issue with runners who use modern running [[Shoes]]. Many runners, myself included, report that they land with a very different [[Foot Strike]] when not wearing modern running [[Shoes]]. If you try landing on your heels when barefoot, or wearing minimalist footwear, it is immediately painful. This pain produces an adaptation to land more naturally, on the midfoot or forefoot. Modern running [[Shoes]] allow a style of running that puts a lot of stress on the Tibialis Anterior. Studies have also shown that the modern running [[Shoes]] cause more stress on the body from landing than barefoot, and the more padded the running shoe, the greater the impact.
Doing a little barefoot running on a soft surface (grass, track, [[Treadmill|treadmill]]) should show you how different the [[Foot Strike]] is. If you try to heel strike barefoot, the discomfort should cause you to adapt. Running barefoot is likely to cause you to experiment with different landing styles, and you should find a pain free and comfortable stride. I would suggest running for short distances, 100-400 yards at a time, quite slowly. These drills should teach you how your feet should land, which you may be able to reset your stride for your other running.
=== Option 6 - Follow the POSE method ===
