On the inside of the sock, on both sides of the shin, there is a dotted silicone coating, which is located in the areas where you experience pain if you suffer from shin splints. The silicone is designed to stimulate the muscles and tendons that sit close to the shin, thereby alleviating the pain that can come in connection with running activity. The pain experienced by the inflammation of the shin will typically be the worst in the landing phase when running, and especially if you run on hard surfaces. The compression in the sock can reduce the vibrations in the tissue, which can also have a positive effect on the pain in the lower leg.
If you suffer from the inflammation of the shin, you will typically find that the impact during the run gives a pain reaction, and the local stimulation of the muscles and tendons, coupled with the compression, which reduces vibrations in the tissue, can remedy this.