The 2 muscles that cause shin splints are???

[Sherozzel]

can someone please answer this for me??????? ive looked it up and i always get 4 different muscles..thanks

 

[HOOAH! MP Veteran]

Well Kelli5, this might not answer your question completely... but the moment my eye read "Shin Splints" my mind screamed "Tibalis Anterior." I raced for my muscles and bones book (yes, I still refer to it 7 years after graduation) and it indeed is mentioned in conjunction with this problem.  As for the second muscle, I have no reference materials on that which I can locate. Did you intend to post this question here? It might be ignored here as it would be more suitable in the student forum (if you are a student and trying to help others to review) or in the massage technique thread perhaps? I rarely look at this section of the board ....There are many knowledgeable  massage therapists and bodyworkers here on the board, I am sure you'll find an answer eventually.  Hope it helped you some anyway!    

 

[Eclipse]

The 2 muscles that cause shin splints are???

Kelli, which 4 muscles are you finding for the cause of shin splints?I'm with Maestra, Tibialis Anterior is my answer, too.Scav

 

[chefgrille]

The 2 muscles that cause shin splints are???

Most often the answer is given as Tibialis Anterior (which is a definite yes) and Tibialis Posterior (which may, or may not, be correct).The Fibularis longus and brevis are often involved, as is the medial origin of soleus.

 

[Brittany Reid]

Reference Lowe's Funtional Assessment in Massage Therapy p. 59 I can see the confusion since there are two types of shin splints, one from overuse and a stress related one in part due to muscular structure.  Maybe the question is which are the main two muscles in the two types of shin splints, Tib Ant. and Tib. Post.From all my years as a runner I vote for Tib. Ant. and Ext. Hallucis Longus.  

 

[Perassolforem]

thanks for posting guys! yes that actually does help~ i posted here because im new here and i just say the topic of national certification. sorry if i posted in the wrong section. ive been studying the book by daphna r moore because thats the book i was told was a great review guide and the shin splints question was in there and it said to research the answer so i thought i'd ask it here! thanks for writing back because i really do appreciate it!  ;D

 

[Mama77]

The 2 muscles that cause shin splints are???

The Trigger Point Workbook by Clair Davies also addresses "shin splints".  Includes Tib. Anterior, how to address it yourself, what causes it, etc.

 

[mamma.austin]

Don't forget TFL. TFL often develops TrPs, which mimick shin splints. Many times ppl think they have shin splints and it's just TrPs in their TFL. So I would treat tib. ant. to clear any satellite TrPs that have developed, and then clear the TrPs out of TFL.

Just thought I'd bring that up ks I hadn't seen it mentioned yet

Hugs,
~Jyoti

 

[Alek]

My Anatomy professor said it's not really a problem with the muscle, but an inflammation of the periostium around the tibia.

The periostium is normally smooth, but when inflamed, becomes rough. The anterior muscle then abrades against it during use.

Here's some support for that: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/lowerleg/shinsplints.htm

 

[Al C]

The periostium is normally smooth, but when inflamed, becomes rough. The anterior muscle then abrades against it during use.

Yikes Kevin, that makes it sound even more painful! Glad I haven't experienced it yet!

 

[Karamore(:]

It sure explains how the condition feels :shock: yuk. I seem to be unusually prone to shin splints (though w/my anatomy training, it seems to be more an issue of how I'm dealing w/athletics..lol).

 

[UhJuJu]

tib anterior and tib posterior :wink: