shin splints?

JogiBear87
JogiBear87 Posts: 3
in Fitness and Exercise
i've started to properly exercise within the past two weeks and am currently enjoying jump rope as its easy to do within the comfort of my own home and so don't have to leave the house like i would do if i were to run. However, I keep getting the worst shin splints whenever I'm doing it and was wondering a) is there anyway to stop this happening? and b) are there any better exercises for those of us who do get shin splints?

thanks!

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  • Kitship
    Kitship Posts: 579 Member
    Are you stretching before and after exercise? I've found that to help.
  • andibenoit
    andibenoit Posts: 71 Member
    Are you stretching before and after exercise? I've found that to help.

    ^^^^^ This

    Dorsiflexion and Plantar Flexion, especially
  • ironrat79
    ironrat79 Posts: 273 Member
    I've heard potassium can help with this.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/445056-shin-pain-caused-by-low-potassium/

    and also what they said before me :bigsmile:
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    Drink More water, stretch, and slow down, and keep it at.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Properly fitted shoes?
    Stretch after (I use an "orb" dense foam ball)
    Ice/elevate
    Put a hard ball on the floor and run your arches over it
    Strength train
  • jamesnewberrysr
    jamesnewberrysr Posts: 13 Member
    I got them when I started a jogging program on an indoor track. Old fashioned gym with balcony track around the basketball court. It was the hard surface and too much impact on a hard surface. What kind of footwear do you have? If you jump rope on hard surface with no cushioning on your feet it could be the cause. Otherwise, substitute a brisk walking program until they go away

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