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How do you deal with shin splints when running? (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 months ago by Sundial@lemm.ee to c/fitness@lemmy.world
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I noticed it's considerably worse when I run outside on the street/sidewalk as opposed to on a treadmill. I usually run first thing in the morning so I've taken a few minutes to stretch my legs thinking that may be the cause but it hasn't really helped. The only other thing I can think of is that I have flat feet.

Anyone else deal with this and have an idea on how to overcome it?

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[โ€“] ericjmorey@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Slow single leg heel drops.

Fore foot raises with your back and butt against the wall and feet about the length of your foot away from the wall.

The above are preventative strength exercises that should be done when you aren't currently feeling shin splint pain.

Make sure it's not a stress fracture.

Rest and stretch the lower legs muscles.

Reduce how long and how often you run for a while after your pain stops.

[โ€“] Sundial@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Thanks for the suggestions.