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shin splints.
hi Kelly. I run track for my school and I've discovered that I have gotten shin splints. I'm not sure what exactly they are, but my coach says I should be stretching to get them better. Any good ideas on how to cure this? Thanks!
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hey there, i do track too! first off - shin splints are just a name for pain at the front of the lower leg. shin splints is an overuse injury and can be caused by running on hard surfaces or running on tip toes. it is also common in sports where a lot of jumping is involved. and to fix it.. theres a couple options. the most likely one your gonna hear about is getting rest. taking a day off and staying off it and most improtant staying away from excessive jogging/running. try just stretching it alot and icing it when you can. you also might wanna try a heating pad as well. depending on your body - and see how it feels with each. another excercise is to drop a pencil on the floor and pick it up with your toes and just keep doing it. it works all the right muscles. sorry to hear about it though - good luck in track =)
hope this helps!! :] ♥
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