Shin Splints

Shins splints are an overuse injury that can affect both the interior and anterior part of the tibia (shin bone).  Generally starting as a dull aching pain, shin splints can soon become an shooting painful sensation very sensative to any kind of touch.  Runners that are just getting back into training are often times most suseptable to shin splints, but here are a few preventative steps that can help you avaid your risk of getting shin splints.  Running on soft surfaces along with post run stretching and icing can pay large dividends. Encorporating specific strength exercises such as toe taps or spelling the alphabet with your toes should also be considered as well.  Compression sleeves are a last resort for those who suffer from savere shin splints but should only be used if other steps are being taken.

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