Author: Bryan
Date: 5/10/2004 5:07 pm PDT
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Shin spints are one of the most mis-self-diagonsed injuries around in the running community. Most often it is due to a muscle imbalance in the lower leg. My advice is to some calf exercises, such a toe raises to build and tone the muscle in the shin. Here is what you need to do: Find a step. Position yourself so that the balls of your feet are on the edge of the step. Allow your calf to stretch then push up so that you are standing on your toes. Repeat. Make sure you get a goot stretch. If you can't find a step just do toe raised. This exercise helps build the muscle in the front of your lower leg. Repeat throughout the day. After a week or two, my money says that your shin splints will be gone. If not, then you need to start looking at your shoes and feet to determine if you pronate or supinate (less likely) and adjust your shoes to the condition. Remember, most people pronate as it is a function of your body's shock absorption system. The degree to which you pronate is the key.
Good luck with the toe raises. I bet you'll see a difference very quickly. Remember do these throughout the day. |
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