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Hi girls,
I have a question. About 20 years ago I was in the military; it was the time when you ran in combat boots. I suffer from shin splints terribly but I still finished basic training. Now I am starting to exercise again and I am still suffering from shin splints. Do you have any hints on how to treat them or how to handle the pain when walking and or running? Thanks.
Elizabeth from Altamonte Springs, Florida
 Elizabeth, Shin splints sare an inflammation of the periostium of the tibia (the sheath surrounding the bone). If you currently have shin splints, you should use heat on the area before you exercise and ice immediately afterwards to help to minimize the swelling. An over-the-counter or prescription anti-inflammatory will help with the swelling and pain as well. Make sure your sneakers have a shock-absorbing insole and that you replace the shoes every 2 to 3 months depending on how hard you are on your shoes. To prevent shin splints or rehabiliate the injury, you should do stretching and strengthening exercises for the area. Check out Sports Medicine for some suggestions. Heather |
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