2006-06-16 06:02:18 · 13 answers · asked by carolynnnna 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
stand with your back against the wall, lift your toes up so that you are standing on your heels. hold for 2-3 seconds and repeat. Do this for 3-5 sets of 12 -15 reps. This is not an immediate cure, but will build the muscles in the front part of the shin and will reduce shin splints over time. Also remember to stretch thoroughly
2006-06-16 15:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by wolverine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain is information. Your body is telling you something. Yes, avoiding hard surfaces will help a bit and a good warm-up and stretching is always advisable, but if you are suffering from a lot of shin splints then you might have to change the activities you do.
Switch to non-impact sports for a while until you heal up completely. This could take several months. You can still be very active with non-impact sports and it will hurt a lot less. Try swimming, cycling and/or cross counrty skiing.
When you feel ready you can add back higher impact activities that include running. Experiment with different kinds of exercise in different kinds of places. Let your individual body be the guide as to how much and when. You might find that you are better off cycling and swimming. Or you might discover the right ratio of cycling to running for your particular fitness needs.
Also there is always a connection between your diet and your body. For example, if you are not getting enough calcium (and enough of the related minerals to help absorption) then your bones will be weaker and more susceptible to shin splints.
2006-06-18 06:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop Shin Splints Forever?
2016-05-18 09:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
running on cement is a good way to get shin splints, so avoid jogging or running on the street or sidewalk. jogging is bad if you are prone to shin splints, as it is the pressure hitting the bone that causes them
try swimming or you can use tensor bands to help while you excersize
2006-06-17 07:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Charmed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my boyfriend interior of reason tall, and receives distinct shin splints. placed on lengthy socks(knee intense)! He swears through creating use of it. Shin splints are rather the muscle seperating remote from the bone, so wearing the socks prevents this, and keeps your legs comfortable and tight!!!!
2016-11-14 20:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by wansley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what everyone else said (shoes with good support, stretching before, etc.), BUT, add one more important thing: COOL DOWN AND STRETCH OUT AFTER you exercise too. After working your body vigorously, acids will build up in your muscles. They are the ones responsible for the stiffening of the legs and arms, etc. Cooling down can help to eliminate this problem, as well as help to heal the compression/tension in your bones.
2006-06-17 16:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah dont run on hard surfaces, Strech well before any running activity, and ice them before and after running. That helped me, If i had a big race coming up I iced them for about 1 hour prior
2006-06-16 06:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by Bpj268 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to make sure that you are wearing the correct footwear. if you're going to be running, go to a running store and get fitted for shoes. they'll watch you run, evaluate your form, and recommend shoes that will work for you specifically.
2006-06-16 06:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like everyone else said, no running on hard surfaces, STRETCH before working out, & if you DO get one (or two), ice the hell out of it & pop some motrin. if you're unlucky, you'll get one in each leg at the same time.
2006-06-16 06:10:43 · answer #9 · answered by streak9381 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will tell you all you need to know.
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/shin-splints.htm
2006-06-16 06:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by KitKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋