Nothing slows a runner down like the nagging pain of shin splints.
Shin Splints Solutions:
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Also, be sure to change your shoes every 3-6 months or every 500 miles.
Be sure to protect the skin by placing a cloth or wrap between the skin and ice.
Active rest:Rather than avoiding physical activity all together, try non-impact exercise such as biking or swimming.
Stretch:Tight calf muscles are contributing factor when it comes to shin pain.
Stretch your calves, with these great moves below to loosen up your muscles.
Slowly lean back so the buttocks and shoulders are against the wall.
From here, gently lift the toes toward your shins (dorsiflexion).
Hold this for a count of 5 and then slowly release the toes to the floor.
Repeat this 10-15 times.
Push against the wall with your hands until you feel a stretch through your back calf.
To stretch the soleus, you might stay at the wall.
Keep the same stance you started with for the 1st stretch.
so you can reach the soleus, you must place a slight bend in the back knee.
This will help relax the gastrocnemius and stretch the soleus.
take a stab at stay upright in the bent-knee position with both heels on the floor.
Hold each of these stretches for 30 seconds, with 3 sets on each.
Safety concerns: Use a sturdy or stable wall to push against.
Keep front knee over the ankle.
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