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Posted September 14, 2017
Runners can fall victim to shin splints and end up having to be sidelined instead of enjoying the sport they love. Fortunately, there are simple tweaks and tricks you can employ to nip shin splints in the bud.
Stop them from
starting
Check your gear.
Switch up your workouts and avoid overdoing it early on.
Shin splints are often a secondary result of poor running mechanics or weak muscles, so strengthen your support muscles.
Already have shin
splints?
Immediately ice your shins for 10-15 minutes after workouts
to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. These shin splint-specific
exercises will help you with long-term relief:
Make sure to seek medical attention if your pain seems to persist, your symptoms are not improving with the above tips or if you're having increasing pain in your daily activities.
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