Let's Talk About Shin Splints!
Sep 14, 2021
In this highly "interrupted by a 3 year old" video, I am going to share a bunch of tips to think of when it comes to shin splints. What causes them, and how to reduce them!
Potential Causes:
- flat feet
- worn out shoes
- running surface (too hard like concrete, or too soft like grass)
- "too much too soon" overuse. Beginners are more at risk.
- Not using "floppy ankles"
- Pushing off toes and landing on heels
- Slow stride vs. "quick feet"
Potential Fixes:
- Take my 5 Weeks to 5k Running Clinic, of course! We go over all of the form and technique of proper foot placement and stride in lessons 1 and 2! (and you can take lesson 1 for free on the website!)
- Massage the shin AND calf muscles.
- Ice
- Rest. You may need to scale back your mileage or running until they go away. You did too much, too soon! Or begin practicing floppy ankles and see if they reduce.
Trainer In Your Back Pocket® CEO
Abby Malmstrom, M.S., A.C.N.
Chief Exercise Officer (CEO)
Abby Malmstrom, M.S. is an exercise physiologist and applied clinical nutritionist, with both her masters and bachelors degrees in Exercise Science, with an emphasis on nutritional healing. She's spent the last 18 years studying and building her fitness platform, Trainer In Your Back Pocket® in an effort to help clients all over the globe to achieve the fitness, wellness, and health that they deserve.
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