Shin Splints and How to Deal with Them Long Term?

Bigger Stronger Leaner Injuries and Rehab
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Hi there,

I am playing soccer and I had difficulties with shin splints the entire half season. I also had some minor calf injuries. Any ideas how to deal with these and prepare properly for the 2nd half of the season?

This week I started running again. Like taking it very easy with 15 mins threshold runs and 30 mins LISS and unfortunately it feels like I will have them again.

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My experience with this was through Muay Thai.
Running and kicking.

Things that helped me aside from restā€¦

  1. New softer running shoes, more cushioning. Arch support.
  2. Ice baths - just flushing out the lower leg.
  3. Tiger Balm - massage it into the front of your shins before exercise. The numbing helps you proceed with training and I think the massage helps speed up recovery.
  4. Skipping instead of running - skip to build calf and tendon strength before over doing it.

Hope that helps.

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