If you have ever experienced pain from a shin splint, you know that it is a very debilitating injury and if not treated correctly it can derail your fitness goals in the long-term.
Shin splint pain is located in the muscles, tendons around the tibia bone (big bone in your lower leg) and is often an overuse injury from high activities like running, jumping and dancing.
The best treatments for this overuse injury is to rest, ice, wearing the correct shoes and altering your fitness routine accordingly.
Here are the top tips to be proactive against shin splints:
💪 Add strength training to your workouts.
💪 Don’t overdue it on activities that cause high compressive forces such as dancing, running and jumping.
💪 Wear shoes with proper arch support and shock absorbing insoles.
💪 Use proper technique when exercising and doing physical activities.
