Subject: RE: Shin Splints? When I started running I had trouble with shin splints. I stuck with it and eventually the problem went away. I don't know exactly what made them go away, but the following things certainly helped:
1. I invested in an excellent pair of running shoes - try a local running shop
2. I stretch for 10 minutes before every run - no matter how short it is. The stretch I do for my shins - I start kneeling with my feet behind and underneath, toes pointed backwards so I'm actually resting on the tops of my feet. Then I lower my body between my feet and it stretches the front leg/shin area.
3. As I was working on getting stronger, I did most of my running on a crushed gravel path instead of concrete or asphalt.
While I had the shin splits I also used Ibruprofen (Advil, etc ) after my runs to reduce the swelling and soreness. Eventually I stopped needing them. |