{"id":95566,"date":"2026-11-03T20:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=95566"},"modified":"2026-11-03T20:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:46:48","slug":"shin-splints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/","title":{"rendered":"Shin Splints: How Sports Massage Helps Sore Shins Between Runs"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-137002 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shin-splints-blys-hero.png\" alt=\"A sports massage therapist uses both forearms to apply firm pressure to a client\u2019s shin splint during a sports massage, creating a calm, professional wellness setting.\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints are a dull or sore ache along the inside edge of your shin bone, usually from running or training more than your legs were ready for, and massage for shin splints works on the tight calf and shin muscles around the sore spot. It can ease that tightness, but pain on one small spot of the bone, or pain that stays when you rest, needs a doctor first because it can be a stress fracture. Shin splints are your shins&#8217; way of saying the training plan has too many exclamation marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between runs is when your legs do their repair work, and a local therapist can bring<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/services\/sports\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sports massage sessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your home, so you can rest while someone else deals with the tight spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_Are_Shin_Splints\" >What Are Shin Splints?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Where_Do_Shin_Splints_Hurt\" >Where Do Shin Splints Hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_Is_Medial_Tibial_Stress_Syndrome\" >What Is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Who_Gets_Shin_Splints\" >Who Gets Shin Splints?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Shin_Splints_vs_Stress_Fracture_How_to_Tell_the_Difference\" >Shin Splints vs Stress Fracture: How to Tell the Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Signs_of_a_Possible_Stress_Fracture\" >Signs of a Possible Stress Fracture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Why_a_Doctor_Has_to_Check_First\" >Why a Doctor Has to Check First<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Red_Flags_When_to_Stop_and_See_a_Doctor\" >Red Flags: When to Stop and See a Doctor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Call_000_for_These_Signs\" >Call 000 for These Signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#See_a_Doctor_Before_Any_Massage_for_These_Signs\" >See a Doctor Before Any Massage for These Signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_This_Page_Is_and_Isnt\" >What This Page Is and Isn&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_Causes_Shin_Splints\" >What Causes Shin Splints?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Training_Load_Too_Much_Too_Soon\" >Training Load: Too Much, Too Soon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Shoes_Surfaces_and_Hills\" >Shoes, Surfaces and Hills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Tight_Calves_and_Tired_Hips\" >Tight Calves and Tired Hips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Running_Style_Feet_and_Ankles\" >Running Style, Feet and Ankles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#How_Massage_Helps_Sore_Shins\" >How Massage Helps Sore Shins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Can_Massage_Help_Shin_Splints\" >Can Massage Help Shin Splints?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Shin_Splints_Treatment_Where_Massage_Fits\" >Shin Splints Treatment: Where Massage Fits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Sports_Massage_for_the_Calves_and_Shin_Muscles\" >Sports Massage for the Calves and Shin Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Why_Pressing_on_the_Shin_Bone_Itself_Doesnt_Help\" >Why Pressing on the Shin Bone Itself Doesn&#8217;t Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Assisted_Stretching_for_the_Calves_and_Ankles\" >Assisted Stretching for the Calves and Ankles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_Happens_in_a_Sports_Massage_for_Shin_Splints\" >What Happens in a Sports Massage for Shin Splints<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Before_the_Session_The_Conversation\" >Before the Session: The Conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#During_the_Session_Positions_and_Pressure\" >During the Session: Positions and Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#After_the_Session_What_to_Do_Next\" >After the Session: What to Do Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Sports_Massage_Before_Races_and_Hard_Weeks\" >Sports Massage Before Races and Hard Weeks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#How_Often_Do_People_Arrange_Sports_Massage_for_Sore_Shins\" >How Often Do People Arrange Sports Massage for Sore Shins?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Shin_Splints_Relief_Between_Sessions_Load_and_Footwear\" >Shin Splints Relief Between Sessions: Load and Footwear<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Build_Mileage_Gradually\" >Build Mileage Gradually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Choose_and_Rotate_Shoes\" >Choose and Rotate Shoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Strength_Warm-Up_and_Rest_Days\" >Strength, Warm-Up and Rest Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Keep_Fit_Without_Pounding_the_Shins\" >Keep Fit Without Pounding the Shins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Arranging_Sports_Massage_at_Home_Between_Runs_With_Blys\" >Arranging Sports Massage at Home Between Runs With Blys<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Why_Home_Works_Between_Runs\" >Why Home Works Between Runs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_to_Expect_When_Your_Therapist_Arrives\" >What to Expect When Your Therapist Arrives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#What_to_Put_in_Your_Booking_Notes\" >What to Put in Your Booking Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Can_you_run_with_shin_splints\" >Can you run with shin splints?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#How_long_do_shin_splints_last\" >How long do shin splints last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Should_I_stretch_sore_shins\" >Should I stretch sore shins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Is_heat_or_ice_better_for_shin_splints\" >Is heat or ice better for shin splints?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Why_do_my_shins_hurt_at_the_start_of_a_run_and_then_ease_off\" >Why do my shins hurt at the start of a run and then ease off?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Can_walking_cause_shin_splints\" >Can walking cause shin splints?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/shin-splints\/#Arrange_a_Late-Evening_Massage_After_a_Run\" >Arrange a Late-Evening Massage After a Run<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Shin_Splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Shin Splints?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints is the everyday name for pain along the front and inner edge of your lower leg, and most people feel it as a dull ache that shows up while they run and lingers afterwards. It&#8217;s a very common complaint among runners, whether they&#8217;re new or have a few marathons behind them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_Shin_Splints_Hurt\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Do Shin Splints Hurt?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints usually hurt along the inner edge of the shin bone, in the lower half of your leg, and the soreness usually spreads along a stretch of the bone and doesn&#8217;t sit on one tiny spot. People describe a dull ache that starts at the beginning of a run, eases a little once they warm up and comes back when they stop. The area often feels tender when you press along the inner shin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Medial_Tibial_Stress_Syndrome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medial tibial stress syndrome, or MTSS, is the medical name many doctors and physiotherapists use for shin splints. It describes irritation along the inner shin, where the leg muscles and the thin tissue around the bone take a lot of load. Doctors and physiotherapists still debate exactly what causes it, so a proper check beats a guess.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Gets_Shin_Splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Gets Shin Splints?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints turn up most in runners, especially people new to running and anyone who has jumped their distance or speed quickly. They also show up in people returning after a break, in field and court sport players, and in people who spend long days on hard floors. If your legs are doing more than they&#8217;re used to, the shins often say so first, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/sports-massage-for-runners\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sports massage for runners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts from the same load.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shin_Splints_vs_Stress_Fracture_How_to_Tell_the_Difference\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin Splints vs Stress Fracture: How to Tell the Difference<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stress fracture is a tiny crack in the bone from repeated load, and it can feel a lot like shin splints at first, so it helps to know the difference. The table sets out the descriptions people most often give, and only a doctor can say which one you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible stress fracture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where it hurts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stretch along the inner shin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One small spot on the bone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you press<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore along a longer area<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp pain on the one spot<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often eases as you warm up<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often gets worse the longer you go<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At rest or at night<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually eases with rest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May still ache at rest or at night<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling or warmth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not usually<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes over the sore spot<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can tell the difference<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctor or physiotherapist<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctor, who may arrange a scan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_a_Possible_Stress_Fracture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of a Possible Stress Fracture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stress fracture can leave a few clues that shin splints usually don&#8217;t:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain on one small spot of the shin bone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp pain when you press that spot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain that gets worse with each run, or hurts when you walk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ache at rest or at night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling, bruising or warmth over the spot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain that doesn&#8217;t ease after a few days of rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_Doctor_Has_to_Check_First\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a Doctor Has to Check First<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctor can examine your leg and may arrange a scan, and that&#8217;s the only way to know what you&#8217;re dealing with. Massage suits tight muscles, and it&#8217;s the wrong move on a bone that might have a crack in it, so your doctor&#8217;s view comes first. If your shin pain keeps coming back or doesn&#8217;t ease with rest, ask your doctor to look at it, and a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/services\/mobile-physiotherapy\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile physiotherapy visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can check how you move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Flags_When_to_Stop_and_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Flags: When to Stop and See a Doctor<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most shin soreness is the common kind, but a few signs mean you stop running and see a doctor first. This is the one section where we&#8217;d rather lose you from your training plan for a week than for a season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_000_for_These_Signs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 000 for These Signs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 000 if you&#8217;ve hurt your leg in a fall, twist or knock and the pain is severe, the leg looks out of shape or you can&#8217;t put weight on it. Also call if your shin or calf is very tight and swollen with strong pain, numbness or a cold, pale foot, or if calf swelling comes with chest pain or shortness of breath. Don&#8217;t arrange massage for shin splints and don&#8217;t wait it out, because these signs need urgent medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_Doctor_Before_Any_Massage_for_These_Signs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See a Doctor Before Any Massage for These Signs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See a doctor before any massage, and stop running until they&#8217;ve looked at it, if you notice any of these:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain on one small spot of the shin bone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain at rest or at night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain that gets worse with every run or hurts when you walk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling, bruising or warmth over the shin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness, tingling or weakness in the foot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain after a fall, twist or knock<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fever, or pain that keeps getting worse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Page_Is_and_Isnt\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What This Page Is and Isn&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This page is general information about shin splints and massage, and it isn&#8217;t medical advice. It doesn&#8217;t diagnose the cause of your shin pain, and it doesn&#8217;t promise that massage will fix shin splints. Massage suits muscle tightness once a doctor has ruled out anything else, so check with your doctor first if you have any red flag or any doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Shin_Splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Causes Shin Splints?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints build up when the load on your lower legs outruns what they&#8217;re ready for, and a few things usually combine. Knowing which ones apply to you is the first step to keeping them from coming back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_Load_Too_Much_Too_Soon\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training Load: Too Much, Too Soon<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sudden jump in distance, speed, hills or number of runs per week is the classic setup for shin splints. Your legs need time to adapt to extra load, and a big change in a short time can leave the shins sore. A new pair of shoes won&#8217;t fix a training plan that sprints before it can jog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoes_Surfaces_and_Hills\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoes, Surfaces and Hills<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worn-out shoes, hard surfaces like concrete and a lot of downhill running can all raise the load on your shins. If your shoes have lost their bounce, or most of your runs are on the same hard path, the shins can notice before you do. Switching surfaces, rotating shoes and saving the hills for a later week are cheap changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tight_Calves_and_Tired_Hips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight Calves and Tired Hips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your calves do the heavy lifting on every step and get a foam roller as a thank-you. When the calf and ankle feel stiff, or the hips tire and hand work to the lower leg, the shin can take extra strain. Runners with sore shins often have grumbly knees too, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/tight-it-band\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a tight IT band<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can come from the same sudden jump in training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_Style_Feet_and_Ankles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running Style, Feet and Ankles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How your foot lands and how stiff your ankles are can change the load on your shin. A physiotherapist can watch you run and look at your feet, ankles and hips, and they can tell you whether anything about your style needs changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Massage_Helps_Sore_Shins\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Massage Helps Sore Shins<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage for shin splints works on the muscles around the sore spot, and it fits best as one part of a plan and not a stand-alone fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Massage_Help_Shin_Splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Massage Help Shin Splints?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage for shin splints can ease tight muscles in the calves and along the shin, and some people feel looser and more comfortable afterwards, but it doesn&#8217;t heal the shin or replace rest, a training plan or a doctor&#8217;s check. Shin splints relief usually involves more than one thing, and massage is one part of it. No session can promise to change what&#8217;s going on in the bone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shin_Splints_Treatment_Where_Massage_Fits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin Splints Treatment: Where Massage Fits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints treatment usually means a few things working together: rest from whatever sets the pain off, a sensible way back into training, a physiotherapist&#8217;s plan and sometimes better shoes. Massage sits alongside those and works on the tight muscles, while the rest of the plan deals with the load that caused the soreness. Your doctor or physiotherapist is the right person to put the plan together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Massage_for_the_Calves_and_Shin_Muscles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Massage for the Calves and Shin Muscles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports massage uses firm, specific pressure, and for sore shins your therapist usually works on the calf muscles at the back of the leg, the muscles along the front and inner shin and sometimes the feet and hips. Sports massage follows the idea of easing the muscles that take the pounding. Your therapist builds the pressure slowly and checks in as they go, so you can ask for firmer or lighter at any point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Pressing_on_the_Shin_Bone_Itself_Doesnt_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Pressing on the Shin Bone Itself Doesn&#8217;t Help<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sore edge of the shin is bone and the tissue on it, and your therapist works on the muscles beside it and usually avoids pressing hard on the tender strip. A stress fracture would make pressing on the bone a bad idea, which is one more reason to rule it out first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assisted_Stretching_for_the_Calves_and_Ankles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted Stretching for the Calves and Ankles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/services\/mobile-assisted-stretching\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted stretching sessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use guided stretches for the calves and ankles, with your therapist holding the position and you doing the breathing. It works well after massage has softened the tight areas, and someone else holds the stretch so you can relax into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Style<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What it involves<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports massage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm, specific pressure on the calf and shin muscles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore shins between runs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted stretching<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided calf and ankle stretches<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff calves and ankles after massage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_in_a_Sports_Massage_for_Shin_Splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens in a Sports Massage for Shin Splints<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sports massage for shin splints is firmer than a relaxation massage, and it follows a predictable order.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_the_Session_The_Conversation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the Session: The Conversation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist asks where it hurts, when it started, how many runs you do each week, what has changed lately and what shoes you wear. Say if you&#8217;ve had any red flag signs from the section above. Your answers decide which muscles get the most time in your massage for shin splints and how firmly your therapist works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_Session_Positions_and_Pressure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Session: Positions and Pressure<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You usually lie face down so your therapist can work the calves, then on your back for the muscles along the shin and front of the leg. Please keep your underwear on and lie under a sheet or a towel, and your therapist uncovers only the leg they&#8217;re working on. Expect firm pressure that feels like a deep ache in the tight spots, never a sharp or frightening pain, and speak up if it&#8217;s too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_Session_What_to_Do_Next\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the Session: What to Do Next<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people feel a little tender the next day, like after a hard workout, and some feel looser right away. Walk gently, keep to your normal routine and tell your therapist or doctor if the pain gets sharper, settles on one spot or spreads. An easy walk beats a hard run on the day after a session.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Massage_Before_Races_and_Hard_Weeks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports Massage Before Races and Hard Weeks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your therapist about any race or big training week coming up, so they can adjust how firmly they work and which muscles they focus on. A session close to an event suits a lighter touch than one in the middle of a training block, and your therapist can advise on timing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Do_People_Arrange_Sports_Massage_for_Sore_Shins\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often Do People Arrange Sports Massage for Sore Shins?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor or physiotherapist and your therapist decide how often makes sense, and it depends on your training load and what keeps feeding the soreness. On Blys you can set sessions to repeat and ask for the same provider each time, so the person arriving already knows your legs, your training and what worked last time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shin_Splints_Relief_Between_Sessions_Load_and_Footwear\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin Splints Relief Between Sessions: Load and Footwear<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage settles the muscles, and how you train decides whether the soreness comes back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Mileage_Gradually\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build Mileage Gradually<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your distance, speed or number of runs gradually, and give each change a few weeks to settle before you add another. A steady build usually beats a heroic week, and an easy week now and then gives the shins a chance to catch up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_and_Rotate_Shoes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose and Rotate Shoes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoes that suit your feet and still have their cushioning help take some of the load off the shins. When your shoes feel flat or worn, or you&#8217;ve switched to a very different kind, give your legs extra time to adjust. A running shoe shop or a physiotherapist can help you pick a pair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strength_Warm-Up_and_Rest_Days\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength, Warm-Up and Rest Days<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening the calves, ankles and hips and warming up before you head out are common suggestions for runners with sore shins. A physiotherapist can show you exercises that suit your body, and many of them can do it at your home. Rest days aren&#8217;t lazy, since that&#8217;s when the legs adapt, and they&#8217;re a big part of shin splints relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Fit_Without_Pounding_the_Shins\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Fit Without Pounding the Shins<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A swim, a spin or a session on the cross-trainer can keep your fitness ticking over while the shins calm down. Ask your doctor or physiotherapist which activities suit your situation, and stop anything that brings back the sharp pain, since shin splints relief comes from easing the load and not from pushing through.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arranging_Sports_Massage_at_Home_Between_Runs_With_Blys\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arranging Sports Massage at Home Between Runs With Blys<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a run, the last thing sore shins want is a car trip, and a therapist who comes to you fixes that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Home_Works_Between_Runs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Home Works Between Runs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a run, a trip to a clinic means sitting in a car with tired legs, while a session at home lets you shower, eat and put your feet up. A session of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/services\/sports\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sports massage at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fits around training, and bookings run from 6 am to midnight, seven days a week, so an evening session after a run works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_When_Your_Therapist_Arrives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect When Your Therapist Arrives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist brings the table, fresh linen, towels and massage oil or lotion, and you only need to clear about 6.5 x 6.5 feet of floor. You&#8217;re not charged until a provider confirms your booking, and same-day times depend on availability. A quiet room and a sturdy chair nearby are all the space you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Put_in_Your_Booking_Notes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Put in Your Booking Notes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put which shin hurts, how many runs you do each week, what shoes you wear and the style you&#8217;d like in your booking notes. Add anything your doctor or physiotherapist has told you, so your therapist arrives knowing what to focus on and what to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your doctor has seen your shins, a session at home between runs is an easy way to look after your legs, and the sofa is already there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shin-splints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore Shins After a Run? Arrange a Sports Massage at Home \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the questions runners type into search once their shins start complaining.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_run_with_shin_splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you run with shin splints?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on how sore your shins are, and a doctor or physiotherapist can advise on whether to ease back or keep going with changes. Running through sharp pain, or pain that gets worse as you go, often prolongs the problem, so get it checked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_shin_splints_last\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do shin splints last?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on how long the soreness has been building, how much you change your training and what&#8217;s feeding it. Shin splints treatment is mostly about easing the load, so mild soreness can settle, while a stubborn case needs a physiotherapist&#8217;s plan, and you should see one if it isn&#8217;t improving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_stretch_sore_shins\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I stretch sore shins?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentle stretching of the calves and ankles can feel good for some people, but stretching a sore shin hard can make it angrier. Ask a physiotherapist to show you a stretch that suits you, and stop if you feel sharp pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_heat_or_ice_better_for_shin_splints\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is heat or ice better for shin splints?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people find ice comfortable on a sore shin after a run, and some prefer heat on tight calves, and either can be a reasonable thing to try for comfort. Ask your doctor or physiotherapist what suits your situation, and don&#8217;t use either on skin that&#8217;s numb or injured.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_shins_hurt_at_the_start_of_a_run_and_then_ease_off\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do my shins hurt at the start of a run and then ease off?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shin splints often ache at the start of a run, ease as you warm up and come back afterwards. 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