Shin splints

I keep getting a shin spint in my left leg. Anyone know of a way to prevent them and what causes them ?

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Landing on your heels causes shin splints. When you land on your heel, the next muscle to balance your body is your shin. So when you land on your feet (from jumping, walking, etc) make sure your toes/ball of foot hit first, as your calf muscle (better suited for impact than your shin) will be used to balance.

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there was a post like this about a month ago that i posted to. it gives all the info that you will need to know. unfortunatly the post is not in my log so i cant link you directly to it. if i can find it i will post the link

Age - 24
5'6
Weight- 145
bf % - 9.9
Bench - 250 max
Bench during training 210
leg press - 340
deadlift - 225

I don't try anything, i just do it

um, no offence but don't u think that u should consult your doctor about this? i mean there are a lot of experienced people in this site but the best thing to do before u get anything really bad would be to talk to your doc.

http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/m_42361/mpage_1/key_shin%2csplints/tm.htm#42437

and yes BK is right. if it is a problem that keeps comming back you may want to consult your doctor.

Age - 24
5'6
Weight- 145
bf % - 9.9
Bench - 250 max
Bench during training 210
leg press - 340
deadlift - 225

I don't try anything, i just do it

Not only that, but I had a torn soleus muscle that felt quite a bit like a shin splint. The only way I got rid of it was to have it properly diagnosed and the doctor gave me an anti-inflammatory shot. Give it some rest to see if it goes away. If it won't, go see a doc.

RIP 2004-2007

well andy, did it go away or did you consult a doc?

ORIGINAL: bklynboy

well andy, did it go away or did you consult a doc?

well?