Shin splints aren’t just a runner’s problem. The medical term is medial tibial stress syndrome and many people who aren’t runners can be affected by it.

Often described as a throbbing aching feeling in the shins this condition can sideline the most athletic of people. Caused by an inflammation of the leg muscle and connective tissue attached to your shin. This common injury isn’t life threatening or permanent and can be cured by doing certain stretches for shin splints.

The most common causes of shin splits are: flat feet, wearing uncomfortable shoes, improper warmup before and after a workout, and a combination of weak ankles, hips, and/or core muscles.

Do these easy four stretches for shin splints to help recover from this injury.

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Shin Splints 101

Don’t let this common injury kill your workout.

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