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shin splints

I have bad shin splints lately when I run. What can I do to stop the pain?

First, you need to be sure that the pain is caused by shin splints. Sometimes shin pain can signal a more serious condition like a stress fracture. To tell the difference, press a finger where you feel pain, and then press around that area. If the pain is in one small spot, move your finger about an inch above the site and press. No pain? Now press an inch below. No pain? That usually means a stress fracture and you should see a doctor right away.

If the pain runs across an area of two to three inches or more, it's likely to be shin splints, a common overuse injury which often occurs following or during activities like running and jumping.

To alleviate the pain, rest and ice your leg. Also try these strategies:

Replace your workout shoes
Over time, they lose cushioning and support, which may lead to more injuries. As a general rule, replace running and walking shoes every 400 to 500 miles.

Cut back on your mileage
Upping mileage or intensity too quickly or at the same time can put you more at risk for aches and pains.

Stretch your calves
To target these large muscles in the backs of your legs, stand about an arm's length from a wall. Place your palms on the wall at about shoulder height, and then step back about two feet with your right foot. You should be in a lunge position with your left leg bent at the knee, right leg straight and right heel on the ground. You should eel the stretch in the back of your leg. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg. Do this stretch before and after you exercise, or two to three times a day.

Strengthen your lower legs
To strengthen the fronts of your shins, try a toe raise. Stand with your heels about 5 inches from a wall. Place your palms lightly against the wall for support, then slowly lift your toes, balls of your feet and arches off of the floor. Hold, and then slowly lower. Repeat 15 times and try to do this exercise three times a week. For a good calf toner, refer to our Body Buzz workout for curvaceous calves.

If the pain persists for more than a week, see your doctor.