| se looking for a solid, comprehensive exercise | | | | tantamount to a heresy. You may not be able to |
| program, it is certainly recommended to start | | | | imagine a day where you are not out and about |
| running. There are few exercises that can burn | | | | running. However, it is important to point out that |
| fat, develop lean muscle mass, and enhance | | | | if you continue to run on a bad leg, the injury will |
| cardio more effective than running. But, nothing is | | | | simply become much worse. |
| perfect and it is important to point out that | | | | It is important to take weight off the leg and that |
| running can yield a number of injuries. Among the | | | | is why avoiding movement is important. Staying |
| most common of these injuries is the | | | | well rested and elevating the injured leg is usually |
| development of shin splints. | | | | a wise strategy to employ. And, most definitely, it |
| What Are Shin Splints? | | | | is a good idea to apply ice to the leg as well. Ice |
| Shin splints refer to the presence of sharp pain in | | | | help reduce swelling and inflammation which is a |
| the lower leg. As the name implies, the | | | | critical step for reducing the problems associated |
| concentration of the pain will be in the shin area. | | | | with shin splints. |
| This pain will either be in the center of the shin or | | | | It is also a good idea to tape the injured region. |
| it will be on the outside, anterior area of the shin. | | | | This will hold the injured area in place so that no |
| At first, the pain may be minor and it may even | | | | further damage can spread or tear further. While |
| go away as you run. But, it will return time after | | | | taping and bandaging may not be a cure all for |
| time and when it does, the pain may last for | | | | the problem, it can definitely reduce a number of |
| even longer periods. Additionally, the sharpness of | | | | the common issues associated with shin splits. |
| the pain may become even more pronounced | | | | And, of course, it certainly would not hurt to seek |
| over time. This will not only inhibit your ability to | | | | the advice of a doctor if all your attempts at |
| engage in your running exercise programs, it can | | | | alleviating the problem do not dissipate. |
| make the ability to even walk comfortably | | | | Remember, you can only do so much on your |
| difficult. | | | | own. |
| What Causes Shin Splints? | | | | How To Prevent Shin Splints |
| But, what causes shin splints? There are many | | | | Prevention is key with these types of nasty |
| factors that are at the root of the development | | | | running injuries. One of the major things to do is |
| of shin splints. The most common reason for | | | | that you need to make sure that you build up |
| developing shin splint issues is due to working out | | | | your mileage safely and slowly. A lot of problems |
| too hard and putting too much stress on your | | | | can be avoided by a safe and sound running |
| legs. Improper stretching can also lead to the | | | | program and by taking a bit of rest when you |
| development of minor tears and issues. Not | | | | are in pain. Also make sure that you replace your |
| wearing the proper running shoes or running shoes | | | | running shoes when they are wearing out. |
| that are in need of replacement is another | | | | It is not that difficult to treat shin splints. And |
| common problem that can yield the development | | | | when you catch them early, you can even get rid |
| of shin splints or other lower leg injuries. | | | | of them fairly quickly. But if you are not fast |
| How To Treat Shin Splints | | | | enough they may develop in a chronic problem |
| Regardless of how you develop this running injury, | | | | that can trouble you for months and months. |
| when you have got it, you need to treat it. The | | | | Therefore it is far more important to try to avoid |
| first step to take is to stop your running exercise | | | | them so that your training is not disrupted and |
| program. For some, maybe you as well, this is | | | | you can stay injury- and pain-free! |