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.
Flat feet in adults can arise from a variety of causes. Here are the most common: 1  An abnormality that is present from birth. 2  Stretched or torn tendons. 3  Damage or inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT), which connects from your lower leg, along your ankle and to the middle of the arch.