not shin pain, but rather tightness

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groucherella
groucherella Posts: 207
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm doing all the suggested stretches to prevent shin pain and it's helped, but they are brutally tight when I go for walks.

Is the tightness normal? If so, I'm sure they will loosen if I keep it up.

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  • doncheco
    doncheco Posts: 47
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    One thing to always keep in mind when it comes to shins are your shoes. I used to suffer from shin pain or splints as they call it. I replaced my shoes (6 months if a lot of activity is life expectancy) and within a week or so they pain was gone. Many times people get attached to their shoes and don't want to get new ones just after 6 months, but if you are doing a lot of physical activity you might want to to keep your knees and legs well supported. Also keep in mind the type of shoe for the type of activity.
  • dietcokaholic2
    dietcokaholic2 Posts: 42
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    do some stretches before to warm up your muscles and after to cool down.

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