Shin splints are small tears in the area where the lower leg muscle attaches to the tibia, also known as the shinbone.
ADVERTISEMENT
7 easy ways to handle shin splits
Shin splints are small tears in the area where the lower leg muscle attaches to the tibia, also known as the shinbone.
Shin splits
Recommended articles
![Most peaceful countries in the world [ToptenyMagazine]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Most peaceful countries in the world [ToptenyMagazine]")
These tears result from overuse, and since the pavement taxes your muscles more than a treadmill, not to talk off our dented Nigerian roads, many runners complain of shin pain when they first begin outdoor runs.
Shin splints often occur because the calf muscle becomes stronger than the tibialis anterior, the muscle on the outside of the shin.
Even if the ache isn't that bad, it's still a minor injury.
ADVERTISEMENT
Pushing through the pain could result in more severe tears which could in turn lead to an injury that could sideline your running routine altogether.
Here are 7 easy ways to deal with chin splits!
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Did you know that eggs don't make you fart?: 8 surprising foods that contain gas
What panic attacks are and how to deal with them
Here are 4 reasons men and women communicate differently — these can cause problems
How to bake a cake in a mug in less than one minute
10 most peaceful countries to live in
What are the differences between Bipolar I and Bipolar II?
Your marriage hasn't ended because of side chicks and here are 5 reasons
Top 5 least visited countries in the world
