shin splints

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  • gussde
    gussde Posts: 61 Member
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    I just saw this article yesterday: http://gizmodo.com/5902699/banish-shin-splints-forever-with-one-magical-exercise

    The exercise they suggest is pretty easy and probably worth a try.


    Excellent! will give this a try, makes sense!!
  • zombiemusicgirl
    zombiemusicgirl Posts: 98 Member
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    I had them last year when I went from 6 miles a week to 30 in just under 6 weeks. I didn't give my muscles a chance to catch up. (This is just my experience). I took a really long break from running, and I don't really recommend that. Maybe dial back the mileage for a bit, and do some of the calf lifts when your heel hangs over the stairs.

    The splints are just the opposing muscle groups that connect the shins to the calf not being strong enough. Work them out and give your muscles a chance to catch up.

    Be careful that you don't end up with stress fractures. Check out runnersworld.com. They have a bunch of info on the topic (and a lot more)!

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