Shin-bang

Symptoms of shin-bang
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Causes of shin-bang
Shin-bang has been variously attributed to the following causes:
 * Improperly fitting ski boots
 * Boots that are too soft (i.e. boots that flex forward easily)
 * Boots that are too hard (i.e. boots that do not flex forward easily)
 * Underdeveloped muscular structure in the calf and shin
 * Using a stance that is too far back on the skis
 * Using a stance that is too far forward on the skis
 * Skiing in hard or icy conditions, particularly when the terrain has moguls

Remedies for shin-bang
There are many purported remedies for shin-bang, however there does not seem to be a consensus in the skiing community as to the most effective cure. Some remedies commonly circulated by boot-fitting professionals, avid skiers, and/or medical professionals:
 * Boot adjustments to reduce the amount of movement of pressure to the shin area, including:
 * The addition of extra materials around the shin area, such as shims, pads, or plates
 * Additional straps to tighten the upper-calf of the boot, thus reducing movement throughout the shin area
 * Custom-fit ski-boot liners
 * Changes to heel height, boot-cant (the lateral orientation of the calf with respect to the base of the boot) or other adjustments to the orientation of the foot within the boot
 * RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
 * Temporary or extended break from skiing activity
 * Materials or chemicals added to the shin area to reduce abrasion, such as armor-all, plastic bags, stockings worn under or over ski-socks
 * Shaving the hair from the shin and the lower-calf