| The majority of athletic problems can typically be | | | | muscles and tendons is a VITAL part of preventing |
| avoided. There is always talk of treatments, but | | | | shin splints. Get them loose and you will also get an |
| prevention is something most people overlook. If you | | | | increase in blood flow to that particular muscle group. |
| can learn how to prevent shin splints, then you | | | | As with stretching, when you loosen up the muscles |
| drastically reduce your chances of getting one. Below | | | | they tend to move more freely, preventing sprains |
| are the top three tips on how to prevent shin splints. | | | | and injuries. |
| 1.Your shoes | | | | 3.Strength training |
| Nearly half of all shin splints are due to a | | | | With several different exercises at your disposal, |
| biomechanical inadequacy, usually caused by bad | | | | weight training and strength training will help you |
| shoes. Look for something with good arch support. If | | | | exponentially if you are still wondering how to |
| you want to take a step in the right direction, you | | | | prevent shin splints. Stronger muscles don't get |
| may have to spend a bit more money on the best | | | | fatigued as fast or as frequently as weaker ones. |
| shoes. It will help in the long run to prevent shin | | | | With all this in mind, you now know the top 3 tips on |
| splints. If you have questions, and depending on the | | | | how to prevent shin splints. Although there still is a |
| sport you play, you may need to consult a foot | | | | chance that you can get them, you can simply follow |
| doctor to help you. Podiatrists can do a gait analysis | | | | the R.I.C.E.R. Method as soon as possible and you |
| and find the right shoe for you. | | | | should recover within 48 to 72 hours. Rest. Ice. |
| 2.Warm up/Stretch | | | | Compression. Elevation. Referral. |
| Although it is generally overlooked, stretching your | | | | |