How To Use A Massage Gun On Shin Splints | Physical Therapist Teaches
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- Massage guns are all the rage in the DIY/at-home health and healing community. In the last year, we've seen tons of companies develop their own versions of the massage gun. But with their growing popularity, most people still don't completely understand why these percussive instruments even work. Using your massage gun mindfully is having an understanding of what muscles need to be RELEASED and which need to be SIMULATED or ACTIVATED. Using it in the proper direction for the proper muscle is key to seeing a long-term improvement (and not just a short-term relief). Discover the two general rules for using a massage gun and, more specifically, my favorite way to use it on SHIN SPLINTS!
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Listen... This method right here saved me from failing my physical fitness test for the Air Force!!! I've been having nagging shin splints for months and I tried to run through them but couldn't... I did this method the day before and right before I ran my test not knowing if it would work. I ran my test feeling as if I never had shin splints ever I couldn't believe it! Thank you for this video absolutely amazing 👏 👍
Steve so glad we can help and thank you for your kind words. We are blessed for your service to our country and having us be part of helping means so much more. Dr. Lin
Thank you for your encouraging words. Your enthusiasm to help people be better is a blessing and helped me a lot. I always watch the video to make sure I am doing it right (about to run right now lol)
@@RicanK9 I'm on the same boat. These Shin splints are killing my vibe. It's taking forever to heal.
@@commiebuster2071 could u cure them?
Same here, i have the test for firefighters in a month and ive been trying to cure shin splints for weeks..lets hope it goes all well
Ok but… There’s no significant difference in force application based on direction. I’m not an expert on biomechanics, but this is a pretty basic physics problem. The gun provides a fast individual instances of force in a single direction. And you don’t change the angle significantly (if at all) based on which way you’re moving the gun. And the head doesn’t hit your leg for long enough to apply a significant sideways force (Or the gun would be much harder to pull). Ima need a breakdown of the biomechanics of why the proximal vs distal motion (in ANY scenario.) would cause a significant differences in muscle size (you mention shortening the muscle), let alone the tiny amount you’re applying, also if it can turned on and off like a switch, how does it maintain during running?
Edit: also what is “activation”… like… contraction? Or is a shorter muscle “active”. Is it contracted more because you pressed on it in a specific direction? Don’t get me wrong, The message gun is a great tool, but I am genuinely lost on your directional details.
felt the same
Tried his technique- most of what he is saying doesn’t seem to work- especially the activating deactivating part
I used this before my race!! Thank you so much 😍 it was the best thing I tried 🤗
I got a theragun prime and was using the app with their suggested “warm-up” and “recovery” videos. I am not sure what happened but I was feeling horrible pain in my left shins. I just watched your video and wow that feels so much better. Will definitely be watching these going forward
4:22 😂😂😂 king 👑 thanks for video
I have the gastroc one 😭 i had a training in football and we were running and i turn up my muscle in the part and it was so painfull when i started run again and everything
I have calf pain, shin splints and plantar fascitis all on the same leg, the plantar pain coming first followed by calf and now shin splints, I am yet to get a proper diagnosis or treatment plan from over 3 years of on and off struggles
Awesome! Thank you. Can you do more of these for glutes and other parts like my back. I never knew there was a right away to do the massage. I ordered a Theragun Pro and want to use it correctly.
Man this is so crazy 😂this video was meant for me to find I have shin splints lol when I’m trying to play ball 🏀 I have to check out when hooping lol 😂 thanks
I know Im kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good place to watch new series online?
@Tony Saint Flixportal =)
@Ibrahim Keagan Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!
@Tony Saint you are welcome :)
I'm currently going through physical therapy for Shin splints. Did a navy prt last summer for the first time in 2 years and (embarrassingly) I did horrible on the run. I almost wanted to cry because of the pain and shame I had being broken. Didn't even get to do anything cool. I'm still working on it though. It's annoying and depressing and I'm trying so hard to fix this.
Shin splints suckkkkkk
Hey! Thanks a lot for the video. Do you think this treatment is more effective than the scraping technique (Gua Sha)?
@2:30
:D:D i cant fake this. come on buddy
Yeah Im sure he can't move his foot from a few seconds of stimulation. I tired it, no difference
Why are the dislikes hidden?
TH-cam removed the dislike visibility feature:(
Do you have a video like this for glutes that cause lower back pain?
When do you recommend doing this? Pre or post run?
I’m suffering from shin splints on the inside of my leg. Would you recommend doing exactly what you are doing in this video?
Thank you
been trying to get back to a good level running since 4th december after my shin splints were almost unbearable, going to try this before my short run in 2 days and just tried it now, thankyou so much
Great to hear Russell! Please report back and let us know if it helps!
@@RehabRevive best session so far out of my rehab sessions in terms of little pain, don’t think there was any at all
Thanks for this video doc. Running started to become my hobby and I’ve started to get shin splint from it. Is this good before or after running?
Hey you're right I saw both of those guys in the first video with them explaining how to use their gun Bob and whatever the other guy name was I can tell they're only there for money they're not there to help with people and you took your time out of your day to explain us how to get all our muscles from my legs better than those guys talking about how to put a gun going in not put it on top of your head I don't think they even know what they're doing.
Dude. Pretending that your ankle is somehow "locking" open and closed depending on which way you work the muscle is crap.
Yeah there’s a severe lack of answering the blazing “Why the helI would direction matter” question in the room
@@fencserx9423 he's not saying it locks up, he's saying that the muscle fibers move the muscle into the stronger position so it takes substantially less effort to dorsi flex.
is this a once a day massage? thanks for the video
You sir have earned a subscriber, and a fan, I have constant soreness, so I'm hoping to find relief as I check your vids out
Question about injury. I was out of shape an ran too much. My anterior? Muscles always cramp and splint up. Ended up with a line of pain in the mid/lower area. If the muscle runs north and south, the pain is a thin line that runs east and west. I feel it with my fingers, and every so often it's a sharp pain, focused on that line, just when walking.
Will massaging that help or hinder?
You might have to check with a doctor in case it is a minor fracture that is developing.
Thanks for the vid, I have suffered from shin splints for a while now and just bought a massage gun to try help. Is this routine aimed at building strength or would it be good for rehabilitation of shin splits also?
I’m curios to know if it worked for you? Been suffering from shin splints for a while now, and I’m ready to try anything :)
Well, just tried this and my shins were burnings from a run earlier today for the whole day.. found this video and now my pain as gone down to almost nothing. I say it works and adding it to a favorites list after this comment.
It penetrates another millimetre and a half? Come on dude, you can tell to the range of .5mm how deep it’s massaging?
Straight forward and helpful video. Thank you!
I'm pretty sure my soleus is where my shin splint is it feels right under my calf should I still use this method of activation and deactivation
This routine helped me get back in the gym stress free! Thank you so much!
What’s flixzone?
I just turned 16 last month and I play a lot of football as in soccer and my lower side shin hurts a lot but my grandparents tell me to not use these type of technology on my body and they say you’re young is it safe to use these?
Yes I’m also 16 and I use it for 🏈 and track and it works wonders when I’m sore and it helps with recovery
They’re safe and help bro, I use them for football also. Physiotherapists recommend it :) all the best
Is this routine work for soleus tightness and release?
Yes
You got the right stuff…. Baby!!!
I cant play basketball, time to start heal up, big pains after 2h sessions
Know this is old but I'm experimenting. I did one leg to see if theres a difference tomorrow. Interior pain.
bro this help me so much I was in so much pain running and now I feel great
Bob n the other dude showed cross threading....I ain't like it
It's weird, for me the massage gun felt super natural to use. Just feel around where tight spots are, focus on them (not too hard) and within a few seconds you'll have release. It shouldn't hurt is what I've figured out. It's weird, for 10+ years I've had tight muscles (hamstrings, hip flexors, calves etc.) and within 2 sessions they were completely gone to the point where I'm wondering if my massage gun is broken or I simply don't have knots anymore. I'm just poking into my muscles every day and can't find any more knots. Not even a good physio doing manual release has gotten me anywhere close to these results.
thats great, what massage gun do you use? happen to be shopping for one
Lol well shoot, I’m more confused now
That gun different than a Walmart rx fit lol
I will try this cos always get them cos of flat feet. calf's are all tight all the time
Is it safe to use wen ur pregnant
Who else got the Tango advertisement while coming on this video
Thank you so much for this video. I just started doing Muay Thai and your video helped me a lot
2:20 😒
but bob and brad are gods!
Yes they are and have done a great job promoting our profession
Thank you so much. I'm a beginner runner and almost tapped out on my last run, I limped home! This saved me!
this one looks promising, where can i find this same product
We have a link to it with a discount code in the video description! :)
Amazing, I got back into skateboarding 2 years ago, with tendonitis due to a sprained ankle, which caused anterior impingement and intense anterior and posterior shin splints. Took over a year to recover because I kept exercising on my tired muscles.
Long story short, I wish I knew this earlier as I still get minor shin splints and this really helped!
What should happen if you activated all of them?
Good question...never tried. A cramp?
You become God
I just can't put my massage-gun near my gastroc, it just hurts too much when I massage the knot in my calve. even on the lowest setting. what to do?
I feel the same exact thing. Usually I will try to ice my Calf or try and free up that spot with some stretches before I go
The problem is, this sometimes works for me, and sometimes it doesn't. I run a max 40 miles or so each week for distance track and still haven't found a perfect solution
@@coltentackett9004 its really frustrating indeed. I feel like there's just 0 margin of error in my running otherwise my calve will play up. I've been using the massage-gun twice a day (as recommended) on my calve (even tho it is 9/10 uncomfortable) and i feel like it has not gotten one bit looser. Almost feels like my muscle tightens even more. The funny thing is that massage-gun has helped me a tremendous amount with shoulder/upper pec issues. I'll try to remember to reply if i found something that has helped me !
@@monkynutss711 naw?????
You might need to go to a pro and have them use their hands to really get in there if it’s THAT bad. Might take a couple sessions too
I have some varicose veins (a few bulging) above my Gastroc muscle, but not my Soleus or Posterior Tibialis, both are fine. So i guess i can massage the other 2 but not the Gastroc... but will it work? Hmm. I only feel pain at the Soleus and Post. Tibialis.
Too complicated, I thought it just needs to hold the gun on the sore muscle
Nope, this can actually end up aggravating it! Might not be the easiest protocol but it sure does work!
Complicated..I think massage gun is for professional. You can damage your muscles.