Shin Splints

[dr.mel_PT]

In lieu of an absolutely PERFECT 1st day of spring, I went for a run yesterday afternoon after my STS session. Now I have horrible shin splints!! I thought I stretched well afterward but I guess not well enough. What are some tips to prevent these?

 

[highnrgmama]

Working the muscle in the front of your leg (the tibialis anterior), helps to prevent shin splints and can help to relieve some of the pain. Cathe actually does an exercise with the ball on tops of the shoes and you push down on the ball with your hands and push up on the ball with the tops of your feet. I'm not sure which DVD she does this (Supersets or Push Pull I think). Did you warm up before running? If not that may help to warm the muscles which stresses them less. Hope that helps!

 

[noraw]

This exercise Cathe does is definitely in STS disc 3, in the extended leg blast portion, and she does mention that it is a great exercise for preventing shin splints.