By
[http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Trisha_Butler/2237484]Trisha Butler
Shin splints are caused from the Tibialis Anterior
and/or the Tibialis Posterior actually starting to pull away from the
periosteum (or connective tissue that covers the bone). This is caused when the
muscles are too tight creating trigger points, or knots. The trigger points
begin to inhibit ROM and literally begin to pull at the attachments and tear
them away from the bone. Yes, Ouch! This will cause pain down the front,
outside of the shin from the Tibialis Anterior. Pain down the back, inside of
the shin bone and close to the ankle will be from the Tibialis Posterior.
The Tibialis Anterior is located on the front, outside
of your shin bone, or tibia. It is attached to the outside of the leg, under
the knee, goes all the way down the front of the bone, crosses over the ankle, and
hooks under the big toe. Its responsibility is helping to lift the lower leg
when taking a step up or moving it in any way.
