What are the causes of shin splints?
A stabbing pain in the lower part of your shinbone is usually a clear sign of shin splints. This pain often occurs where the muscles attach to the bone.
Shin splint complaints mainly affect athletes who regularly run and jump. Sports such as volleyball, handball, running, and hiking also put significant strain on the shinbone.
Factors that increase the risk of shin splints include:
- Overuse due to repetitive movements and exercising too long or too intensely
- Inefficient running technique
- Weak calf muscles that cannot handle the athletic load
- Overweight
- Poor footwear
Do you want to know exactly which symptoms are associated with shin splints? Read more about shin splint symptoms here
What should I do for shin splints?
When suffering from Shin Splints, once you are pain-free, you'll want to get back to exercising immediately.
However, it is wise to start with minimal impact. With a good build-up of your training and muscle-strengthening exercises for the calf muscles, you can gain control over your injury recovery.
If you also wear PRO Compression Socks or tubes, recovery will significantly accelerate. These socks provide high compression, which limits the mobility of the relatively heavy calf muscle. This reduces shock impact and the pulling force on the periosteum of the shin bone, where the muscles attach to the bone. This way, you can exercise with minimal overload.
How do I prevent shin splints?
Have you just recovered or do you want to prevent shin splints? You can partly influence this yourself with the following steps:
- Wear the right clothing: This definitely includes compression socks or tubes. The pressure that Herzog PRO Compression Socks exert on your lower legs offers several benefits. They improve blood circulation, which helps remove waste products more quickly. In addition, the socks have a shock-absorbing effect, which drastically reduces muscle damage.
- Choose the right shoes: Always have them fitted by a specialist to ensure they fit properly and offer the right support.
- Ensure a good warm-up: Prepare your muscles for the exertion and prevent doing too much too soon.
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Do a good cool-down: Make sure your muscles don't cool down too quickly after training, which helps prevent injuries.
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