Anyone got a good solution for shin splints? I have very good shoes and warm up properly & still...

Anyone got a good solution for shin splints? I have very good shoes and warm up properly & still...

Whenever I get Shin splints, it's either because I've not run for a long period of time, or because I've not stretched properly before a run. Stretch your ankles properly and make sure not to over-do it, and you should be fine.

Ideally it is best to rest them till they heal and then don't train to aggravate them again! You've strained your anterior tibialis (shin muscle-- where it attaches to shin bone) by running too much, running downhill or simply running too hard (pounding versus gliding along) Solutions: let muscle recover, run with a smoother gait (pretend like you have a book on top of your head) when going downhill use your knees as springs and absorb more of the impact through them, harder on larger muscles easier on shins and joints!