Shin splints treatment - The Top 7 Causes and What to Do about Them

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Shin Splints Treatment

• The top 7 Causes for Shin Splints and What to Do
  About Them

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• Shin splints are very common. They're the cause
  of 13 of all running injuries. Runners might get
  them after ramping up their workout intensity, or
  changing the surface they run on -- like shifting
  from a dirt path to asphalt.Many athletes get
  shin splints at one point or another, but it can
  happen to anybody just sprinting to catch the
  bus.

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Top 7 Causes and Reasons for Shin Splints

• Shin splints can be caused by a number of factors
  which are mainly bio mechanical (abnormal
  movement patterns) and errors in training.Here's
  a list of the different causes and reasons for
  this condition, including some that probably
  never occurred to you

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Cause 1 - Inadequate footwear

• Changing to new running or workout shoes or wear
  shoes that don't have enough support. This can
  happen because of wearing your shoes for too long
  and they wear out. The most recommended are ASICS
  Running Shoes Solution Changing to better
  running shoes with the right support or adding
  Shock absorbing insoles for your shoes.

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Cause 2 - Increasing training too quickly

• Instead of working up to a training level
  gradually.Solution Reduce your speed and
  distance when you run.

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Cause 3 - Running on hard surfaces

• Or changing surfaces from what you are used to.
  For example, from a trail to concrete.Solution
• Run or exercise only on soft surfaces, such as
  dirt or grass, and run on level ground avoiding
  hills.

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Cause 4 - Weak Ankle

• Decreased flexibility at the ankle joint, tight
  achilles tendon or weak ankle muscles.Solution
• Daily stretches of your calf and front of leg.
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Cause 5 - Overpronation of the feet

• Pronation is the movement of the subtalar joint.
  Pronation occurs as the foot rolls inwards and
  the arch of the foot flattens. Over pronation can
  cause injury and pain in the foot and ankle. Look
  at your running shoes If they are worn on the
  inside of the sole in particular, you could be
  suffering from overpronation.Solution
• Get a running shoe with extra medial support. It
  gives extra support for the load and prevents the
  foot from rolling or flattening. Also, you can
  get Orthotic Insoles

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Cause 6 - Flat feet

• Some people have flat arches in their feet, which
  can make the feet roll inward when running -
  possibly causing shin splints.Solution
• Again, running shoes with Extra medial support .

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Cause 7 - Bone Trauma

• Bone trauma to the lower leg can result in stress
  fractures. Constant pounding the leg bones may
  cause tiny cracks and fractures in the lower leg
  bones.Solution
• Rest is needed to repair these cracks. Without
  it, cracks grow to become fractures, causing a
  lot of pain and a long rehabilitation. You can
  also temporarily try running in the pool or
  swimming to keep being active and strengthening
  the ankle muscles - under reduced load and
  stress. But, without adequate recover, these
  cracks continue to grow and become a fracture.
  The result is acute pain and a long recovery.

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