Shin Splints Causes

Shin splints can be caused because of many different reasons and sometimes because of more than one. They occur when excessive pressure is put on the lower leg muscles and when there is too much impact put on them. Most cases of shin splints occur due to overuse or improper biomechanics. The main causes of shin splints are:

Overuse. 
When the muscles and tendons in the shin are pressured and worked more than they are used to, shin splints can occur. This reason for shin splints is common among beginner runners who are new to the sport and just starting to ramp up their mileage. In other words, doing too much, too soon is one of the biggest causes of shin splints.

Overpronation/Flat Feet.
People who overpronate or flat feet are more susceptible to getting shin splints, especially during running. Pronation is the eversion or inward roll of the foot. While the right amount of pronation helps distribute the force of impact as you run, too much of it, called overpronation can lead to problems such as excess stress on the posterior tibial tendon and muscles around the area which causes shin splints. People who have flat feet or fallen arches tend to overpronate so they are more likely to get shin splints than people with normal arches,

Improper biomechanics. 
The way you run or walk may be causing your shin splints. Inefficient gait may put excessive impact on lower legs as your legs hit the ground and as that happens over and over again, shin splints may develop as a result.

Improper running shoes.
Having proper, nicely fitting running shoes is key to staying healthy and injury-free. Improper or ill-fitting shoes can alter your running form which can lead to injuries. Also, in contrast to what most people think, heavily cushioned shoes may not be all that good. In fact, bare feet may be the best running shoes as that's the way humans were meant to run, after all. Barefoot running also strengthens the legs and feet, which makes them less prone to injury, However, doing too much, too soon of it is harmful as is too much, too soon of anything else.

These are the most common causes of shin splints. It is important to understand what is causing shin splints to be able to treat them effectively. To fix them, the cause of them must be targeted so try to figure out what's causing your shin splints.