Yahoo Lifestyle Shut Down Shin Splints
What:
Medial tibial stress syndrome, commonly known as shin splints, is a recurring problem that presents as pain along the front of your shins.
Why:
Shin splints can be the result of overtraining, a sudden increase in exercise or wearing worn-out shoes.
Fix:
Fill a paper cup with water and freeze it. Tear off the top two-thirds of the cup, leaving the bottom as a handle. Rub the ice over the painful area in circular strokes for seven to 10 minutes. Repeat three or four times a day.
Recover:
Reduce walking to a level at which you feel no pain. Then gradually increase (by no more than 10 per cent a week) your walking time and intensity, and try walking on softer surfaces, such as grass or running tracks.
Prevent:
Ensure that you warm up before a workout, vary your training and allow rest days in your week. Also do this exercise to strengthen the muscles at the front of your lower legs: while standing, lift your toes towards your shins 20 times and work up to three sets.
