I'm starting up XC soon, so I've been jogging and running around my neighborhood just to start to get my muscles ready for my high school XC team's practice. I tend to get shin splints easily, and they hurt so bad! Is it because of my shoes? My toes are getting blood blisters from them (they're not too tight either)... so I'm not sure if that's what it is. Is there any advice you have for new XC runners and treating shin splints? Do you know why I would be getting them so frequently? (BTW I tend to pronate my feet when I walk/run) any help is appreciated.
2007-08-11 14:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by kiawah_beach 2 in Sports ➔ Running
Shin splints are caused by muscle imbalance. Calf strong, shin weak. The way to correct this is to strengthen the muscles at the front of the legs. Lie face down in bed with your toes hanging over the edge. Pull your toes upward against the resistance of the mattress. Try to work up to 3 or 4 sets of 5 – 10 reps each. Good Luck
2007-08-11 14:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop Shin Splints Forever?
2016-05-17 21:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i get shin splints easily too cuz i tend to get them every xc/track season. from what ive learned ice them alot and to toe rises, a lot of those. and write the abc with your foot, if you know what im talking about. try to stay off the pavement thats what usually causes them. and run on your toes. good luck
2007-08-11 16:00:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have extreme shin splints and i have no idea to do about them they do hurt like a ***** though
i suggest calf raises
it makes them feel better
2007-08-11 14:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋