When i run i get shin splints?
Shin splints can be eased easily I think. When you get them then you should rest for a couple of days (they are like an injury – and best for that is rest), then slowly build up the running again, pehaps with a mile on day 3, 4 and 5, and a couple of miles for the next week and then back to normal. If you feel your shins starting to hurt while you run then stop and rest the next day too – let them recover. Obviously you cant do that every time you get them so you will also have to look at prevention as well. You muscles work in pairs, one to push the limb, one to pull it. Shin splints are the muscles in your shin hurting, and can be caused by your calf muscles being a bit strong and unbalanced, strengthen the shin and this imbalance will reduce. Figure out the best way for you to do this, you could go to the gym and use their machines, sit on a seat at home with a weight on your feet and lift it up by bending your feet The other thing you can do is to get a good pair of trainers, go to
