Symptoms
Shin splints
Anterior shin pain in runners often refers from tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus trigger points.
Overview
Anterior shin pain in runners often refers from tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus trigger points. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Address training load and footwear; rule out stress fracture.
Red flags — when to refer
Focal bone tenderness, night pain — refer for imaging.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction