Shin Splints: Strengthen and Lengthen on a Stair

Sore shins? Sore ankles? Zero equipment?

If you answered YES to any of above questions than check out this quick, equipment free workout to help relieve shin or ankle pain.

Running, cycling and even something as small as changing your shoes can create a new strain on your calf and shin which can lead to pain or discomfort in the lower leg.  Many athlete’s and really anyone spending substantial amount of time on their feet is susceptible to getting the dreaded injury “shin splints”.   They’re appropriately named and can really feel like knives being stabbed into your shins, it can also feel like a really deep aching or throbbing.  Touching the inside edge of your shin bone is generally very tender with this condition.

Shin Splints (also called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) is an inflammation of the connective tissue between the muscles and bones of your lower leg.

Try these exercises at home to strengthen and lengthen the muscles of the foot, ankle and lower leg. These exercises will help when you are not in acute pain. If you are in acute pain try ice, rest and your doctor may recommend NSAIDS / anti-inflammatories and hold off on these exercises until the pain has started to subside.

As always, it’s important to check with your personal healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program. For more info connect with me directly 

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