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If youre a runner, shin splints have probably ruined your dayor thwarted a workoutat one point or another.
Katie Thompson
Both types are usually linked to a quick increase in activity or drastic change in it.
(Unsupportive orworn out footwearcan play a role too.)
Muscle imbalances (and in particular,calf tightness) in your lower legs and ankles can also contribute.
Thats why having a plan ready can be key to stopping shin splints in their tracks.
And the most effective one is multi-pronged: The first part includes a solid dose of regularstrength training.
have a go at fit strengthening into yourworkout programat least twice a week.
Stretching regularly keeps your lower half balanced and takes the extra pressure off the front of your legs.
In particular, moves that target your shins and calves can play a big role in easing discomfort.
Torre recommends incorporating dynamicankleand lower-body stretches into yourrunning warm-upsand more static stretches into yourcool-downs.
Not sure which stretches for shin splints are the best for keeping the annoying condition at bay?
Read on for some great ones to tryalong with some tips on how to slot them into your routine.
Bonus: you could easily sneak this one in while you are sitting at a desk.
Really focus on keeping your feet straight while performing this instead of turning your ankles in or out.
