[Shin splints-how do I prevent them? HELP]

Shin splints are the worst!! Ice massage helps recovery. Shin splints is an overuse injury. They are tiny tears in the muscle/tendon, and cause painful inflammation. aA first if feels like a 'good' soreness after a workout, but it doesn't dissipate it get's worse.

The best treatment is prevention

• Run on softer ground if possible (dirt>asphalt>sidewalk)
• Slow down (mph),
• Limit your mileage until your bones and tendons have toughened up
• Stretch before and after your run

[Not a runner but here we go.]

A few things to keep in mind:

• Day by day, minute by minute - please be patient with yourself, you're amazing
• Everyone has crap days - forgive yourself when you fall short of your expectations
• Anything is better than nothing! Run when you can, walk when you need to

You got this!! Good luck, keep us updated