Shocking Shin Splints
The term shin splints refers to multiple possible conditions, and although in severe cases a stress fracture of the bone is possible, in most cases the condition will be concerning the muscles and tendons around the shin bone.
It's a condition affecting all types of sports, and for runners it is almost an inevitability, because the body is not prepared to take the pounding that comes from running unless it is properly conditioned.
When I turned 40 in 2006 I decided I would run the London Marathon to mark the occasion. I knew this would be a challenge as I was so unfit, and there have been plenty of times when I told myself what a stupid challenge it had been! None more so than when I first had shin splints.
I had got a good ten weeks into my training when I got a tweak in my groin muscle, ironically not sustained through running! I took a couple of weeks off, and when I had got back into my stride so to speak, I noticed aches in my left lower leg. I put it down to the aches of getting fit and carried on. Once the ache turned into the kind of sharp pain I would associate with the term 'shin splints', I decided I needed to research the issue.
There is a bucket load of information available online, but as is the case with most health issues, there is almost too much information! A lot of it contradicts itself, and what you do find is fragmented, so you end up flitting from one site to another trying to piece it all together.
Being an online writer and publisher, it didn't take me long to realise that what I needed was the kind of thing I could write myself, with the facts presented simply and efficiently, so I proceeded to write my Coffee Shop Guide to Shin Splints.
In this I could present the information about shin splints, what causes them, how to treat them, and better still how to prevent them in the first place!
It may sound glib to say that to heal and prevent shin splints, you simply address the causes and then stop doing those causes, but in fact that is pretty much *all* it takes to do it!
There can be one or more causes, and any combination, but it only needs a few steps to correct the issues, and I can honestly say that I have now left shin splints in the past for good!
Related Tags: treatment, cause, shin splints cure
Read more about Gordon Bryan's Coffee Shop Guide To Shin Splints at: http://www.gordonbryan.com/shin_splints_guide
Your Article Search Directory : Find in ArticlesRecent articles in this category:
- Don't Be Embarrassed
Watch your StepZone out if you must, but keep your eyes open. 'I ran into a fire hydrant that had an - What Is The Best Running Apparel?
When you are new to running, you are probably wondering what the best running apparel is. You want t - Picking The Right Running Shoes For Training
Ready to start running? The first thing you need to do is find the right pair of shoes. If you've ne - 10 Week Half Marathon Training Programme
No matter whether or not you are preparing to run a marathon for the first time, or looking to step- - Ten Ways A Runner Can Feel The Burn
DehydrationYou're parched, your mouth is full of cotton balls, and your heart races. Plain and simpl - Where To Look For Cheap Asics Kayano For Women?
Are you looking for cheap Asics Gel Kayano running shoes for women? You are definitely not the only - Asics Gel Kayano 15 Womens Running Shoe- Why It's So Popular Among Female Runners
Women's Asics gel kayano 15 are one of the most popular stability running shoes among female runners - Best Runners Knee Treatment
When you run and at the same time feel a throbbing pain at the front portion of your knee, then you - Improve Your Speed And Your Chances To Win
One of the key elements that make a successful athlete is high speed. Nine times out of ten, the tea - Beginners Running Program - Tips And Tricks
Well begun is half done! When you are embarking upon a beginners running program, you may need some
Most viewed articles in this category:
- Simple Tips On Training For A Maraton
Running a marathon may seem daunting, but with the right training, 26.2 miles is perfectly doable. E - 5 Things You Must Know Before Running A Marathon
1. Proper preparation prevents poor performance One of the biggest mistakes you can make before run - How to Run Faster
There is too much emphasis on running pretty nowadays. Coaches spend all of their time talking about - The Marathon Story
On a sweltering hot day in mid June the Marathon story began. A midlife crisis, heat getting to me, - Marathon Running and Choosing the Right Footwear
There's a lot of hype today on the importance of quality running shoes and for good reason too if yo - American Distance Running Legends
When people prioritize sports in the United States the top three are usually football, basketball an - Winter Running: Survival of The Feet
Many dedicated runners will brave the cold, damp air and dark, slick streets as winter sets in. Runn - Increase Endurance with Carbs and Fats
A study from The University of Bern in Switzerland shows that a high carbohydrate, high-fat diet f - Selecting the Right Running Shoe
When buying running shoes there are literally hundreds of shoes to choose from. Running shoes are us - The Importance of Running Training at Goal Pace
When you are seriously working towards a key race, you are using a focused running program. You do
