This is what has worked for me and my closest friends that log several miles a week.
It is super important to rotate shoes. But sometimes we forget the same shoe may cause the same foot strike that can create the shin splits. So, your body is constantly absorbing the same repetitive pressures and those aching muscles never get a relief.
Try rotating with a stability shoe or one that the shoe fitting expert recommends.
Then for your 2nd shoe - try a super absorbent - high cushion shoe. High cushion shoes tend to not have the arch supports, causing your foot to strike differently. This change in foot strike will work different muscles. Giving your shins (tibialis posterior and tibialis anterior) a break.
Rehab Recommendations:
1. Always remember to ice after (ice cup, ice submersion etc.) 12-20 minutes
2. Stretch - Calf muscles (Gastrocnemius & Soleus)
3. Stretch - tibialis anterior
4. Toe tap and heel walk
Also try these recovery shoes after your workout- your feet will thank you!
If you prefer, shoes can be purchased here too.
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