Shin Splints Recovery and Prevention

Shin splints are such a nag - am I right?!

That dull ache can be so frustrating and it can be hard to know what to do!

No fear, we’re going to break it down and simplify it today - plus discuss what to do about it!

Here are the top 3 causes of shin splints 

Hip Mobility

Did you know research shows that hip strengthening, went down on a consistent basis, leaves runners and hikers less likely to have shinsplints? Resorts also shows that doing this type of training on a regular basis can help heal shinsplints.  One of the first Aries to focus on is something called hip extension, which I’ll attach a video of below

Calf strength

The muscles in the front of your shin and your calf muscles work opposite of each other. So, if your body isn’t getting the support us meeting from your calf muscles when you’re walking, hiking or running, the shin muscle will have to work much harder which can lead to shinsplints and irritation over time. The solution here is learning to consistently train cash strength as part of your workout routine!

Balance 

There are specific muscles on the inside and outside of your ankles and feet that are designed to help you balance when you walk or run on uneven surfaces. If your body isn’t getting the support that it’s needing from those muscles, they should muscle will have to work much harder which can lead to pain and irritation overtime. The solution here is including balance training in your movement, mobility or workout routine on a consistent basis. I’ll attach a balance progression below that you can incorporate into your routine today.