Shin Splints vs Compartment Syndrome

What's the Difference? Shin Splints vs Compartment Syndrome
What's the Difference? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome vs Tibial Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Shin Splints (AKA Medial and Lateral Tibial Stress Syndrome) • Shin Splints (AKA Medi...
Shin Splints: One of the most common ailments associated with athletes who run. The source of this overuse injury is the cumulative effect of repetitive stress on the feet and lower legs, combined with faulty biomechanics of the feet.
The deep-seated, achy, dull, throbbing pain of shin splints is usually worse in the morning. The shin can be tender to the touch. Redness, warmth, swelling and small bumps may be present on the anterior lower leg. The pain of shin splints is spread over a wide area. The pain distribution may be as large as half of the shin.
Shin splints can be located on the inner or outer aspect of the front of the lower leg. It is more common on the medial aspect than the lateral, side.
The primary extrinsic source of shin splints is overtraining, or doing too much too soon, in combination with insufficient rest.
Poor biomechanics in the foot and lower leg play a major role in the origin of shin splints. Hyperpronation (AKA Overpronation) is a major intrinsic factor in the development of shin splints.
The medical terminology name for shin splints depends on its location. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is located on the inner, or medial part, of the anterior lower leg. Lateral Tibial Stress Syndrome (LTSS) is located on the outer, or lateral, aspect of the anterior lower leg.
Compartment Syndrome occurs when the tissue pressure within a given compartment exceeds the perfusion pressure of the arterial supply resulting in ischemia to the muscles and nerves of the compartment. The etiology is varied but most commonly it is related to acute trauma or overuse syndrome.
In the lower leg, this can occur in any of the four compartments: anterior, lateral, superficial posterior, or deep posterior.
Trauma is the most common etiology of compartment syndrome. Other causes of anterior leg compartment syndrome can vary wildly.
Compartment syndrome results from increased compartment pressure. When the systemic blood pressure is inadequate to overcome the pressure within a compartment, ischemia of its contents occurs. This disease state can be acute or chronic depending on the mechanism.
Symptoms: Intense pain that is deep, burning or aching or a fullness, swelling, or tense feeling. Pins and needle sensation, numbness, or tingling is present. If compartment syndrome exists in the anterior compartment of the lower leg an inability to dorsiflex the ankle may be present. A description of it as feeling “dead” or “weak” may be present.
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[@ktos25]

I believe I have compartment syndrome. I also believe it is extensional chronic compartment syndrome which is caused by running. Can I just run though the pain ? I heard that if it is chronic there is no real complications

[@drdozellodc]

If I were you, I would see a Doctor of Chiropractic who performs extremity adjustments for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. If left untreated, a condition in the lower extremity can have a detrimental effect on the entire kinetic chain.

[@ahole5407]

Had this happen again today and thought i would look it up which brought me here. I get intense sharp pain in my shins (both legs and all over but focused in the front) with a strong tingling pins and needles like when something "falls asleep". Onset is quick and usually occurs at about a 1 mile mark when walking. Happens only about 3% of the time and usually because of a long period of rest (2-3 days) or at least that is what i attribute to it. I have good body mechanics and very stong legs and calf muscles. I walk 10-15 miles a week not including daily work routines where i walk and am on my feet for 8-10 hours a day. Probably close to 37 miles a week total if i had to guess.

[@ahole5407]

Should i be worried about this? You say to seek medical attention, and this may be an emergency situation but didn't go into details as to what those dangers may be.

[@drdozellodc]

Here are links to several videos that should provide you useful information. Tibial Anterior Compartment Syndrome kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCvZGmwiLWjY9U Shin Splints (AKA Medial and Lateral Tibial Stress Syndrome) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4G8gJSAlplggcU

[@drdozellodc]

Please let me know if you have any questions

[@ahole5407]

@@drdozellodc thank you

[@drdozellodc]

@@ahole5407 You're welcome

[@mark-py7hb]

mild compartment syndrome but should i dont want surgery and i think i can get over it myself but its sure is chronic

[@mark-py7hb]

i want to be able to run for miles an am optimistic but can go more than a mile but last couple days i havent felt C.C.S. and been pulling my legs up instead of pushing off the ground walk and running and stretching calves even though its anterior tibia muscle. have you ever heard of people getting over it completely without surgery doc?

[@drdozellodc]

@@mark-py7hb Excellent question. There are two types of compartment syndrome. Acute (which is an emergency situation) and chronic (which is an overuse injury). I will have a video on this topic in a few weeks. I will send you the link when it is published.

[@mark-py7hb]

@@drdozellodc woooohooo!

[@crazydutchman8732]

I did everything I could with treatment for shin splints (with a physio) still after 2 years I still can’t run for a long Mileage. Do you think this is compartiment syndrome instead of shin splints?

[@drdozellodc]

Sorry, that question is impossible for me to answer without doing a consultation and examination. Here are links to several of my videos that may provide you useful information. Please let me know if you have any questions. Shin Splints kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4G8gJSAlplggcU Compartment Syndrome kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCvZGmwiLWjY9U Foot Strengthening Exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZrKp5ibr5h2eKs Tibialis Posterior Strengthening Exercise to Help Combat Shin Splints kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZevqWWhYrqMhJI Tibialis Posterior Strengthening Exercise kzbin.info/www/bejne/d37EpKKHfJl8mpI Calf Stretching kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XTYYNplt2Ie6s