One of the things that is helpful to keep the shins from hurting and developing shin splints is to walk backwards at the end of your walk or run. I walk the length of my street - tenth of a mile - backwards making sure I roll through the whole range of motion for my step. (No walking backwards on tippy toes). I focus on lifting my toes as I roll my foot and this helps develop the muscles in your shins.
Most of you have strong calves and week shin muscles (yes, there are shin muscles) and the calves are pulling the muscles in the front. Strengthening the opposing muscle groups gives you balance and will help with shin splints.
Yes, the neighbors will think you are weird and don't try this on a treadmill, but it works. If you can't do this, do toe raises on a step or hearth and strengthen those shin muscles.
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Thanks for the tip on shins! I tried it this morning, and I must admit they feel better today. I am not sure however, if it was due to the adrenalin pulsing due to the fear of falling backwards, or the stretching of the shin muscles. Either way it was a big help! Thanks!
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