Shin Splints Causes And Symptoms

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9. Easing Back Into Exercise

Recovering from any injury needs patience. It can be very tempting to jump right back into it after a few sessions pain-free. One of the problems with shin splints is that it’s hard to know exactly what stage of recovery it’s in.

It’s best therefore to err on the side of caution and take more time off than you think you need. Use the time off to stretch, assess footwear and cross-train. When starting back, keep sessions shorter than they were previously.

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