Find out what Shin Splints are and how to avoid it?
Shin splints are the pain in front of your lower legs, and they cause swelling of the tendons, muscles, and other surrounding tissues of the shinbone.
It causes repeated stress and pressure on your shinbone, causing it to become inflamed and weakened. The damage may worsen and result in severe pain if the bone is not getting enough time to heal.
The common symptom of Shin Splints is lower leg pain. The pain can range from mild to severe swelling, and it may be tender to the touch.
The diagnosis includes moving your ankle and foot around and standing or hopping on the painful leg. Also, an MRI scan or bone scan can also help in diagnosis.
The treatment includes proper rest, cold compress, pain relievers, shin splint stretches, supportive shoes, and physical therapy.
To prevent Shin Splints, you can start by wearing supportive shoes, starting slowly and gradually increasing your activity level, and stretching and warming up
Also, other good ways to prevent it are by using pain as a guide and trying not to push yourself. Give your muscles enough time to heal by taking proper rest.
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