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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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[–] odin@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

First, you should stop or at least ease up on the running to give yourself time to heal. Second, work on your calves and ankle flexibility. Downward dog is a great calf stretch, try to keep your heels on the floor during the stretch. It may take some time to get there if you're not very flexible. Third, if the pain doesn't go away then you should see a professional to make sure you don't have a stress fracture.

[–] Sundial@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for the input, I'll definitely try the stretch and was actually thinking of seeing a physiotherapist, might end up doing that if it doesn't get better.

Also, side questions since you're a mod here. Are some people shadow banned or something? I got comments in my inbox but I don't see them actually displayed here.

[–] odin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It may be related to the federation between servers. No one is banned in the community.

[–] Sundial@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Makes sense, thanks.