Tibialis anterior trigger points can refer pain along the muscle from the upper anterior/lateral shin down through the front of the medial ankle and down to the top of the big toe. They can cause shin splint pain and foot drop, or difficulty dorsiflexing the foot (lifting the front of the foot). Read more to learn about tibialis anterior trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can help relieve thigh shin, ankle, and big toe pain naturally.