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Any good stretches for achy Knees/Shins?

WalkingGirl1985
Posts: 2,046 Member
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!

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You might want some new shoes. Maybe have them professionally fit to your feet and level of exercise.0
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I can't afford expensive shoes right now, my $20 pair of shoes is fine. :happy:0
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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.
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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.0 -
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_rehab0
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