Hello,
I'm just getting back into martial arts and I have a question about shin conditioning. Shin conditioning basically involves deadening the nerves in the shins to reduce pain when sparring/fighting. From my understanding this happens by increasing bone density and calcium deposits in the shins in a process Orthopedic surgeons call Wolfe's Law.Us westerners have taken to rolling a bottle or other hard object up and down the shins to accomplish this. But when you hit your shins with anything that's harder than the bone you run the risk of causing tiny stress fractures and developing arthritis later on in life.
I would specifically like to know if I roll a large wax candle (softer than my shins) over my shins do I run the same risks? I would appreciate any help you could provide.
Regards,
Jim
Posted By Jim Kides on July 22, 2009 at 13:29:57:
