2007-05-24 07:31:09 · 12 answers · asked by Zen 2 in Sports ➔ Running
The primary reason why people get shin splints is because they do not stretch before and after their runs. Some very helpful stretches are described (with pictures) in the link below. I used to get terrible shin splints when I first started running, but I stopped getting them after I started doing those stretches, especially the first three. Other causes can include running on hard surfaces, running with a bad form (crashing down with every step) or wearing worn out shoes.
2007-05-24 19:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use good shoes with cushion, run on soft surfaces not pavement if possible. Relax your feet and legs. Stretch your muscles after running, if you are feeling sore ice after running. Massage the muscles. Drink plenty of water. Some think it might also be due to muscle imbalance, but there is no real evidence on the causes, I think there can be several different things that cause shin splints.
2007-05-24 07:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get them all the time I stopped running for a while ate a banana a day and took calcium. I waited about a week or two to start running again I would stretch really well before (a good stretch is to but your foot on a wall or some and bring your toes to your shin not literally but just to stretch it) and I would get them occasionally but not as often and not as bad I hope this helped you.
2007-05-24 07:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by azlecountrygurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 23:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by intriago 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After any run that you do go onto a flat straight part and do Heel-Toes for about 10 minutes. You must walk on our heels for 1 minute and then switch to your toes for one minute. Continue until ten minutes is up.
2007-05-24 09:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you strech out well, check the padding on your shoes to see if they are worn out, check your running form (make sure you are running "light" meaning you dont pound on the ground and can hear your footsteps from a far distance)
2007-05-24 11:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by topback35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure u have proper padding in the heels of yer running shoes
2007-05-24 07:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jim G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
-Avoid running
-Eat Banana's if running
-Where a Band around Calf when running!!!
2007-05-24 07:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by butanebird91 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stretch really good and drink alot of water. one other thing that works well is gel insoles for your feet. i believe dr. sholls has one that is great.
2007-05-24 07:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stretch, and eat a banana
2007-05-24 07:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋