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Re: shin splints?????
Alophysio has it right. It would not be accurate to say I am only experiencing referred lumbar pain. My shin symptoms are bilateral, whereas my LS MRI was only positive with impingement to the left. I do have referred lumbar pain and my PT has focused on my low back, pretty much exclusively since the ASTYM reached its maximum benefit. I have had a variety of strengthening, stretching and ROM for my LS. I can tell the difference between my referred LBP, which manifests as glute, hamstring and calf tightness, and my periostitis, which is a medial tib burning sensation. I am under the care of an ortho, a physical med specialist and a podiatrist, and they all think that these are two separate conditions. The overriding question is what to do when every conservative method to address the MTSS has been tried.
Alophysio, I really like your suggestion to have a look at my overall biomechanics. I am also going to look at different orthotics. I have been referred for a surgical consult, too.
Thank you
GAR42
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