Shin Splint Stretches to Relieve Shin Pain

Are you looking for a stretch for your shin pain or shin splints? Then you'll love this video where Dr. Geno Mayes, demonstrates and explains two stretches that have proven successful in physical therapy for shin splint treatment.

How does it work?

Shin splints can be described as pain on the inside of your shin bone. You can get shin splints from running and heel striking or you can get shin splints from working out too much too soon. In this video, Dr. Mayes discusses two exercises that will prevent shin splits by doing them before your run or as part of shin splint treatment for minor pain.

There are two main stretches that Dr. Mayes recommends for shin splints and all you need to do them is a wall:

1. Gastrocnemius muscle stretch: This stretch will stretch the calf muscles out. Face the wall and lean against it with both of your hands on it. Keep your front leg slightly bent and your back leg straight. Your heel should be on the floor. Hold this for 30 seconds and repeat!

2. Soleus muscle stretch: This stretch is similar to the last. In the same position, but this time you will bend the back leg too and lean back into it keeping the heel on the floor. Hold that for 30 seconds and repeat.

If you find either of these stretches to be too hard to do with your shin splint pain or find no relief from doing them, your problem may be more advanced than you think. A Doctor of Physical Therapy can help address your issue and provide a personalized solution to your problem. Call one of our clinics to discuss scheduling an evaluation at 973-228-4766 (Caldwell, NJ) or 201-857-8899 (Midland Park NJ)!