How to Deal with Shin Splints
If you regularly find yourself participating in physical activities that involve a fair amount of impact with the ground, you could be at a high risk for shin splints. Sooner or later almost all runners experience pain in the calf or shin. Shin Splints are considered a cumulative stress injury because they often occur after repeated stress or jarring of the bones, muscles and joints without proper conditioning or recovery between workouts. In some cases, the shin splints are so severe that it actually takes the person away from the activity completely, while in other cases, the shin splints can be dealt with and usual activity will be tolerated. Regardless of how severe your shin splints are, it’s going to be important for you to take steps to recognize them.
