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How do you deal with shin splints when running? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 months ago by Sundial@lemm.ee to c/fitness@lemmy.world

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I noticed it's considerably worse when I run outside on the street/sidewalk as opposed to on a treadmill. I usually run first thing in the morning so I've taken a few minutes to stretch my legs thinking that may be the cause but it hasn't really helped. The only other thing I can think of is that I have flat feet.

Anyone else deal with this and have an idea on how to overcome it?

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[–] Sl00k@programming.dev 1 points 2 months ago

YMMV but my shin splints stopped bothering me when I started taking a Glucosamine / Chondroitin / Hyaluronic Acid supplement (solaray). Might be worth a shot, not really any downsides to trying.

Also Gastrocnemius calf and Achilles tendon stretches before sports helps me to avoid them.