Well I'm back from Thailand.. I'm still training alot though because I have a fight in two weeks. My shins were not bothering me for a long time, but now they have come back mainly towards the bottom section of my right shin.

When I got my orthotics the podiatrist only asked me to push my foot into this foam cast sort of thing that left an inprint of my foot. I think it's the increased running and skipping that has lead to the return of the shin splints. It's very tender to the touch on my right shin in about a 2cm long area. The left is a little tender but not too bad.

I did have a 2 month break before Thailand but they just return every time even with stretching and strengthening exercises. Is it worth going back to a podiatrist? It's beggining to sound like the last guy ripped me off with the orthotics.

I don't really have the money to see a podiatrist though. Unless I ask my parents, which I'd prefer not to do.