Shin Splints Treatment

Shin splints are a common running injury, so if you are a runner, you should learn about shin splints treatment. While shin splints won't end your running career, they can be an extremely annoying injury to deal with. Shin splints are generally an overuse injury resulting from too much stress being placed on your shin bone (or more formally, the tibia). It is important to learn about shin splints treatment so that your shin splints don't turn into a stress fracture.

In order to learn about shin splints treatment, you will need:

• Running shoes
• Ice
• Athletic Tape

1. Rest. If you are a runner, "rest" is almost a dirty word. Unfortunately, if you don't allow your shins to heal, you could do permanent damage to the shinbone and connective tissues. At the very least, you should modify your running or other exercise program. Shin splints can also occur if you are overtraining by increasing your speed and/or mileage too quickly.
2. Ice. The pain from shin splints can be reduced by icing your shins. You can ice your shins for ten to twenty minutes at a time, as long as you wait at least an hour in between sessions. Ice your shins after running or other physical activity as well. 
3. Change your shoes. Running shoes should be changed every 200 to 300 miles. If you are experiencing shin splints, you should change your shoes closer to 200 miles than 300 miles. As you use your running shoes, they begin to flatten out and offer less support and cushioning. This can cause injuries like shin splints.