Shin splints are caused by overuse. Basically, the nitty gritty of it is that the muscle attached to the shin bones begins to tear away, from the impact and vibration of running, causing swelling and irritation. When you continue to run through the pain, shin splints can evolve into full-blown stress fracture.
HOW?! WHY?!
Running on hard surfaces like cement over trails/turf can hasten them.
Increasing your mileage too rapidly or excessively can cause them to develop.
WHAT TO DO:
- Rest/ Lessen workout
- Ice after workouts
- Pop an anti-inflammatory
- Arch support inserts
- Shin sleeves, compression socks (I recommend the sleeve, it doesn't need to be washed as often as the socks)
- Many people use KT tape to secure the muscles.
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