How to Use a Massage Gun to Relieve Shin Splints + Stretches & Exercises

Shin Splints can be felt on the front (anterior shin splints) or on the inside/medial ankle (posterior shin splints). Using a massage gun, as well as stretches & exercises, can help with pain relief. Use code ASKDRJO10 for 10% OFF a Mebak 3 Massage Gun at https://amzn.to/3oEJRCn (affiliate link) Discount expires April 1.


Buy a worksheet with these stretches & exercises (massage gun techniques not included): https://www.askdoctorjo.com/shin-splints-stretches-exercises-worksheet


Shin Splints is the common term for Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).


One great way to loosen up the area is to use a massage gun. Today I am using the Mebak 3. A massage gun can be used for a superficial (surface) massage following along the length of the muscle, which helps increase circulation to the area, and/or you can use a cross friction massage (also called deep friction massage), which can help reduce and prevent scars or adhesions.


Stretches such as a seated anterior tibialis and seated posterior tibialis stretches are great ways to relieve pressure in the area.


Finally, some hip strengthening can also help. Sidelying hip abduction and prone hip extension exercises can help retrain the muscles.

Related Shin Splints Videos:

Anterior Shin Splints Treatment Stretches & Exercises:
https://youtu.be/9_JaeEm3pXc

Posterior Shin Splints Stretches & Exercises:
https://youtu.be/4jgiiC_eYcY

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How to Use a Massage Gun to Relieve Shin Splints + Stretches & Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v==L8v2HbwbT_I
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/shin-splints-massage-gun

00:00 – Relieve Shin Splints
01:16 – Massage Gun on Shin Anterior Splints
03:47 – Massage Gun on Shin Posterior Splints
04:48 – Calf Stretch
06:05 – Seated Anterior Tibialis Stretch
06:54 – Seated Posterior Tibialis Stretch
07:57 – Sidelying Hip Abduction
08:57 – Prone Hip Extension

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