Then, roll up your pants or shorts above the area of pain so that the main swelling is exposed.

How to tape your leg for shin splints. While the tibialis posterior serves to point the toes. Anterior shin splints are located on the shinbone’s front (or anterior) part and involve the tibialis anterior muscle. Make sure it follows the curve of your foot and leg.

To create friction, vigorously rub the tape. The tibialis anterior lifts and lowers your foot. So, first remove your socks and your shoes if necessary.

Follow these two simple steps to tape your shin splints using kinesiology tape: To use kt tape as a treatment for shin splints, you must apply it over the foot starting at the big toe. Option 1 take a full length piece of tape (about 10 inches long) and tear the backing off one end.

Using kinesiology tape helps you. Ifix one end of the kinesiology tape on the bony ridge of your lower leg, just above the ankle and pull. If you suspect auditory loss and future procedure;

Never apply it to the leg, and make sure that it’s not touching the shin. Using no stretch, anchor the torn end of the tape to the inside of your leg, just above the back. Not too tight, but enough to ‘pull’ the lower.

Using the hand that is pressing, smooth the tape upwards so it moulds to your leg. Tape other side of leg if pain is on outer side of leg. The heat helps the tape stick to your skin better.