What athletes should
know about shin splints
Exercising more is a primary goal
for many people, especially those
interested in losing weight. Athletes
also look to increase the time
they spend exercising as new seasons
draw near. While additional exercise
can benefi t many people, those who
frequently perform weight-bearing exercises
or repetitive motions — such as
running, dancing, and jumping — may
fi nd themselves battling shin splints.
Also known as tibial stress syndrome,
shin splints are a condition
marked by pain in the shinbone, also
known as the tibia. Shin splints are
common among athletes and dancers
who spend so much of their time on
their feet. The Mayo Clinic says shin
splints are caused by repetitive stress
on the shinbone and connective tissues
that attach muscles to the bone.
Shin splints typically appear when
there is a sudden increase in distance
or intensity of a workout schedule.
Shin splints are characterized by
tenderness, swelling, soreness, and/or
pain along the inner part of the lower
leg. While the pain may stop when the
body stops exercising, eventually that
pain can transform into continuous
pain.
Many cases of shin splints can be alleviated
Athletes and runners are at risk of developing
shin splints.
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through rest, icing and other
self-care methods. Wearing proper
footwear and modifying exercise routines
can help ensure that shin splints
are not a recurring problem.
Should shin splints not clear up on
their own, or if over-the-counter pain
relievers prove ineffective at managing
pain, then athletes should contact
their physicians. Doctors will likely
try to determine if the pain is caused
by something other than shin splints.
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