I know I was always told that shin splints can be caused by a lack of potassium. You can always get the suppliments, but you can also add a banana to your day if allowed by your plan.

You can also pick up marbles with your toes. I did both the towel and the marbles for phys ther. For the towel, place it flat on the ground and pull the towel to you with your big toe. You'll have to keep moving your foot up as you do this cause you can't fit the whole towel under your toes. But it helps.


Good luck....hope you feel better!