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Shin Splints Pain Relief methods exercises and stretches
Shin splint is a running related injury and can be cured by doing exercises and stretches. In the case of tibialis posterior, pain starts on the inside of the lower leg above ankle and becomes worse when standing on the toes or rolling the ankle inward. The severity of pain may increase as the shin progresses, leading to inflammation. Even if you have this symptom, don't worry as Shin Splints can be cured in 3 days by doing exercises and stretches.
Tendinitis, stress fractures, compartment syndrome, high impact training, excessive training, poor technique or biomechanical problems, standing for long periods and wearing high heeled shoes can cause this condition. Tibialis anterior and bone shin splints arise from these causes.
Physical examination, taking patient history, radiology, measuring the pressure within the compartment, magnetic resonance imaging and high resolution x-ray computed tomography scans are used as diagnostic techniques. Understanding, identifying and treating the underlying problems are necessary in selecting the appropriate treatment as symptoms vary from person to person.
Initially, rest, ice, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy are used as treatments. Toe raises, calf raises and inner and outer thigh raises are helpful in fast recovery. To do toe raises, sit or stand with the foot directly in front of you and from there lift the toe up in the direction of the shin bone as much as you can, hold it there for a second and then lower back down.
As exercises and stretches strengthen tendons and ligaments in front of the shin bone, they can withstand more stress and strain, you have to try Professional Shin Splints exercises for quick & permanent cure.
