Shin splints describe pain along the shinbone from overuse, often affecting runners and those who increase activity too quickly. The condition involves stress to muscles, tendons, and bone tissue. Recovery requires addressing contributing factors while allowing tissue healing. Simply resting is insufficient. Mobility work addresses the underlying restrictions that created the problem. Get your personalized routine: Start your 14-day free trial Calf Mobility Tight calves increase stress on shin tissues. JME 270 *Wall Required: Resting your hands on a wall, extend one leg back. Lean forward into the wall to feel a gentle stretch in your calf. JME 271 *Wall Required: Resting your hands on a wall, extend one leg back. Lean forward into the wall to find a gentle stretch in your calf. Ankle Mobility Ankle restriction alters lower leg mechanics. JME 232 Starting flat on your feet, rise to stand on your toes. Fall back down to your flat feet and then stand on your heels. This movement should be fluid and stable. JME 236 Place one foot slightly in front of the other. Then, push that knee as far as you can over your toes. Be controlled and only move as far as your joints will let you - don't force anything. Anterior Compartment The front of the lower leg needs attention. JME 249 Sitting in your chair, extend one leg forward and back. Keep your foot in the same position throughout. JME 280 Sitting in your chair, raise one leg forwrad. Once raised, flex your toes toward the ceiling and hold for time. Foot Mechanics Foot function affects shin stress. JME 281 Sitting in your chair, extend one leg forward. Rotate that ankle left and right. JME 161 Sitting in your chair, raise one arm above your head and rotate your upper body in the other direction to feel a gentle stretch in your side body. Hip Mobility Hip restrictions alter running mechanics. JME 113 Place one knee on your chair and move that knee both forward and back to feel a stretch in the front of your leg. JME 119 *Wall Required: Place both hands on a wall in front of you and slightly extend your hips forward. Prevention Strategy Gradual training progression. Proper footwear. Running surface variation. Adequate recovery between sessions. Address mobility deficits before increasing training load. Shin Splints Prevention Programming simplmobility provides lower leg mobility routines. 2-3 minute sessions address contributing restrictions. Start Your Free Trial