27/10/2023
Shin Splints.
That nagging pain concentrated in the front of your leg along the tibia, shin splints are usually experienced during & after exercise & when you press on the affected area.
The pain is usually bad enough that running becomes impossible, &then it subsides when you stop running.
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If you experience them this summer, weβve got you covered on how to treat shin splints & how to prevent them in the first place.
β’Analyze your movement
β’Choose correct footwear
β’Avoid overdoing
β’Lessen impact, Cross-train with a sport that places less impact on your shins, such as swimming, walking or biking. Remember to start new activities slowly. Increase time & intensity gradually.
β’Add strength training to your workout, Exercises to strengthen & stabilize your legs, ankles, hips & core can help prepare your legs to deal with high-impact sports.
Treat with Rest & ice π§
Massage & taping the area can also help
Compression socks can also help, wearing them during & after activity helps increase blood flow.
