Highly-Healthy
  • Nutrition
    Four easy and healthy herbs to grow in a kitchen window

    Four easy and healthy herbs to grow in a kitchen window

    Brown sugar vs. white sugar: which is better for you?

    Brown sugar vs. white sugar: which is better for you?

    Foods that your child should eat every week

    Foods that your child should eat every week

    Garlic by your bed ensures a better night’s sleep

    Garlic by your bed ensures a better night’s sleep

    Uncover the best snack foods for brain health

    Uncover the best snack foods for brain health

    The easy way to store carrots

    The easy way to store carrots

    Latest research finds that those who restrict carbs lose more weight

    Latest research finds that those who restrict carbs lose more weight

  • Physical
  • Mentally
No Result
View All Result
HealthNews
No Result
View All Result

Shin splints when walking or running – and how to treat them

by Lucille McCormick
March 17, 2023
in Physical
Shin splints when walking or running – and how to treat them

Shutterstock.com/ Dmytro Panchenko

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, can occur when walking or running. This is a painful condition that happens along the large bone in the front of the leg. Often athletes who have recently changed their routine are the ones to develop shin splints, but dancers and military recruits are also common candidates.

What are shin splints?

Shin splints are felt in the lower part of the leg between the knee and ankle. Symptoms such as muscle pain along the inner part of the lower leg, mild swelling, shin pain and even numbness or weakness in the feet are all commonly felt by those who have medial tibial stress syndrome.

Generally shin splints happen to athletes or those who participate in moderate to heavy physical activity. Racquetball, soccer, running and tennis are four common activities where shin splints can occur. If shin splints develop, participating in these activities can be too painful for many people. Treatment is usually needed before resuming any kind of extreme physical exertion.

Essentially, shin stints is a stress disorder. The repetitive motion created when using that area of the leg adds pressure to the bones, joints and muscles. Because of this pressure, the body is not easily able to repair itself.

What are the causes of shin splints?

Despite the physical activity, the actual pain associated with shin splints is from excessive force placed on the shin bone. When the muscles swell, the pressure is then intensified and can lead to inflammation, furthering the pain.

In addition to physical exertion, shin splints can result from bone fractures. A bone fracture is just another name for having a broken bone. The severity can range from a single crack to a massive break. When a bone is under too much pressure, a break can occur anywhere in the body. Without enough rest for the body to restore itself, even single cracks can turn into a complete stress fracture.

Who is most likely to experience shin splints?

Athletes are at a higher risk for developing shin splints because of the possible repetitive pressure placed on their lower legs. In addition to dancers, runners and sports players, there are plenty of others who are at risk for this painful condition.

Those who suffer from flat feet may be more likely to experience shin splints. Over exertion with an anatomical abnormality can lead to physical pain over time. People who tend to have muscle weakness in either their thighs or buttocks are also at risk.

To help prevent shin splints from happening, it’s best to stay as physically flexible as possible. Learning how to safely run down hills can also make a difference. Its best to avoid excessively hard surfaces like concrete when running and to make sure you have on proper running shoes that are designed for working out.

Treating shin splints

If you already have shin splints, there are successful methods of treatment. Since they are not permanent, its best to let the body recover. Allowing for ample rest is recommended as well as ice and elevation for the leg. If continuing to exercise, try a low-impact workout like gentle swimming. To heal in a quick and efficient manner, listening to your body is key.

Join our community

highly_healthy_com

125

highly_healthy_com

highly_healthy_com

View

Feb 22

Open
“By choosing healthy over skinny you are choosing self-love over self-judgement.” – Steve Maraboli #loveyourbody #healthy #pampertime #summerbody #fitnessgoal #stayhealthy

highly_healthy_com

View

Feb 15

Open
#relaxing #pampertime #healthy #gym #loveyourbody #tone

highly_healthy_com

View

Feb 8

Open
#healthy #pampertime #relaxing #tone #loveyourbody #gym

highly_healthy_com

View

Feb 1

Open
Meditation with nature. #pampertime #healthy #loveyourbody #relaxing #tone

highly_healthy_com

View

Jan 25

Open
Let's be consistent to our goal! #healthy #pampertime #loveyourbody #tone #relaxing #gym

highly_healthy_com

View

Jan 18

Open
Let's do it together! #healthy #relaxing #loveyourbody #tone #pampertime

highly_healthy_com

View

Jan 11

Open
Let's start our new year to a healthy lifestyle!

highly_healthy_com

View

Jan 4

Open
Yoga Time! #loveyourbody #pampertime #relaxing #healthy #tone #gym

highly_healthy_com

View

Dec 28

Open
Biking every morning. #healthy #relaxing #loveyourbody #tone #pampertime #gym
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Categories

  • Mentally
  • Nutrition
  • Physical

Newsletter

Thank You For Subscribing :-)







Popular News

Self-motivating phrases for the hard times
Mentally

Self-motivating phrases for the hard times

March 2, 2023
How to get out of the expectations vs. reality trap
Mentally

How to get out of the expectations vs. reality trap

October 30, 2022
What are treatments and causes of back spasms?
Physical

What are treatments and causes of back spasms?

March 13, 2023

Recent News

The best exercise in the world is something you’ve been doing since you were a kid!

The best exercise in the world is something you’ve been doing since you were a kid!

March 27, 2023
Four easy and healthy herbs to grow in a kitchen window

Four easy and healthy herbs to grow in a kitchen window

March 27, 2023

Categories

  • Mentally
  • Nutrition
  • Physical
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer

© Higly-Healthy

No Result
View All Result
  • Nutrition
  • Physical
  • Mentally