Whatâs going on with blue spruce? A combination of factors is likely causing the decline of blue spruce trees throughout Michigan. It seems that everywhere you look you see Colorado blue spruce is showing needle loss, dead branches, browning foliage and even large trees dying across Michiganâs landscapes (Photo 1). This article looks at the likely combination of factors causing this decline. Colorado blue spruce performs best on moist, well-drained loam to sandy loam soils with a pH of 6.0 â 7.5 and full sunlight. Often, we see more problems with trees that were planted on either very sandy or very wet soils.
Some people have flat arches in their feet, which can make the feet roll inward when running. This may also lead to shin splints. Most people with shin splints feel pain on the front lower part of the leg. Some people have mild swelling too.
Shin splints is a common complaint, especially among participants of running sports. The term 'shin splints' is colloquially used to describe shin pain along the inside or front edges of the shin. There are two regions where you can suffer shin splints:1  Anterior. 2  Posterior.he most common cause is overuse or overtraining associated with poor foot and leg biomechanics. Shin splints can be caused by a number of factors which are mainly biomechanical (abnormal movement patterns) and errors in training. Here are some of the most common causes: 1  Overpronation of your feet.