Any good stretches for achy Knees/Shins?

WalkingGirl1985 · October 2011

I felt like i over-trained just a tad yesterday with my runs/brisk walks and just feeling it in my knees/shins. Any good stretches to help? I have my 5K on friday, so im being a little bit more cautious until then cuz the last thing i need is an injury. I can still walk, doesn't hurt too bad in the shins--not like splints or anything, which i never experienced..(i doubt it anyway) so, any help is always welcomed!

catwrangler · October 2011

You might want some new shoes. Maybe have them professionally fit to your feet and level of exercise.

WalkingGirl1985 · October 2011

I can't afford expensive shoes right now, my $20 pair of shoes is fine. :happy:

sagetracey · October 2011

Try putting the ball of one foot up against a wall or similar and stretching by pushing your knee of same leg towards the wall. Swap to other leg. Also stand on a kerb with the ball of your feet and lower your heels over the edge.

Good luck.

FitCoachJen · October 2011

I don't do much for knees besides RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation).

For shins: http://www.mobilitywod.com/2011/06/episode-270365-mobrx-for-shin-splints.html
I bought a lacrosse ball just for this and it's a lifesaver.

chrisdavey · October 2011

I've been incorporating the stetches & movements from this article for my knees lately.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/straightforward_knee_rehab

Any good stretches for achy Knees/Shins?

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