The Truth About Shin Splints: Causes, Fixes, and What NOT to Do

Are shin splints holding you back from that 5K you have been eyeing? Then watching this video is a must! Join Lauren as she takes you to the track to talk through why we get shin splints, her favorite exercises for this condition, and how to get safely back to running. Looking for structured personalized programming to get out of pain and prevent injuries? Check out the Prehab App: https://theprehabguys.com/membership LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Channel:    / @theprehabpodcast   Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ku81i1... Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Start with our favorite exercise to improve shin splints 2:03 Why is ankle dorsiflexion important for running? 2:50 What exactly are shin splints? 3:48 Do you have shin splints or a stress fracture? Let's find out! 4:30 Exercises for shin splints 4:44 Should you stop running? 6:05 When can you start running again? 7:01 Example of a return to run/walk program 7:36 Should you tape or ice for shin splints? 8:24 Key takeaways regarding shin splints Return to Run/Walk Program: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jos... Connect With Us: Website: https://theprehabguys.com/ Instagram:   / theprehabguys   Facebook:   / theprehabguys   Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrehabGuys Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprehabguys...