When You’ve Had Enough…
For those of you excited about an effective, permanent shin splints treatment solution we have some good news.
Actually, the good news comes from Heather L Ebright, a certified pilates instructor, who recently did some extensive research on running injuries. This included shin splints.
She has now released a thorough, tell-all video explaining the causes of shin splints and other running ailments.
Watch Heather’s FREE Video On Shin Splints Treatment Here.
Heather’s video reveals how disorders such as shin splints can actually be cured, probably in just days, by following several helpful and focused tips.
By the way, these clues are contained in a system she recently designed. This program includes several new treatments and exercises that have helped many injured runners eliminate shin splints and other running ailments for good.
And her data is supported by scientific evidence.
But what about the typical advice that we hear of, such as ice, rest and drugs?
Why The Usual Stuff Will Never Work
Take a look at the following shin splints treatment “remedies”. How many of these have you tried with no results?
- prolonged rest
- constantly applying ice, or RICE
- painkillers and anti-inflammatories
- orthotics
- avoided training a certain way
- gave up your favorite activity… for good
Legions of other athletes have gone through the same problem as you.
Invariably, the results from these typical interventions are the same – they have never cured shin splints for anyone.
And they never will.
Here’s some evidence explaining why the common stuff, such as stretching routines or rest, won’t work for you.
In one of several articles written by Heather she notes that treatment aimed on just resting and stretching won’t help you.
Why not?
Because shin splints is a chronic disorder – this means that it doesn’t just come and go like a paper cut.
It lasts a whole lot longer.
Considering the course of shin splints lasts longer, the amount of rest you need also is longer – in fact, it’s too much.
Having too much rest causes your muscles to decondition and weaken more than what they are.
Can stretching help with shin splints?
At first glance, a quick search on the internet shows that many websites give a green light on stretches to prevent shin splints.
Quality research, however, reveals something surprisingly different.
Here a few examples.
A randomized trial (RCT) by Pope, et al (in Med Sci Sports Exerc), evaluating preexercise stretching for prevention of shin splints showed that stretching did not reduce the risk of getting such an injury.
In fact, according to another peer-reviewed article from Knudson (in JOPERD), stretching may actually lead to poor effects on athletic performance.
(So much for all the other “gurus” that recommend copious amounts of stretching for shin splints treatment.)
Heather’s video itself also provides the real truth about stretching.
She correctly says that it makes no sense to keep stretching muscles that are already weak. Otherwise, you’ll have to keep stretching them over and over again, because these weak muscles will keep getting tighter and tighter.
Stretching won’t address the root cause of shin splints which consists of structural weaknesses, not an improperly stretched hamstrings or quads.
So what helps get rid of the cause of shin splints?
The Proper Shin Splints Treatment?
In order to get rid of shin splints for good, a few particulars are worth mentioning:
If you want to get rid of pain, it makes sense to do it quickly and easily, not to take weeks or months (or years) to do it.
On top of that, if you want to prevent shin splints, find just the ONE cause, and eliminate it.
And absolutely don’t try anything that will make things worse!
Those are the main points on shin splints treatment… now here’s a bit more detail.
What This Video Covers
In this video Heather discusses:
- why focusing on running alone is the worst training error you can make if you want to avoid shin splints
- which usually overlooked muscles are the most important for stabilization and are essential for proper shin splints treatment
- what typical muscle imbalance patterns develop for runners – and how to counter them
- which specific strengthening exercises will help prevent shin splints and give your muscle more stamina and endurance
- how to do a simple, accurate test to check your foot alignment
- how you can start breathing more efficiently to aid your running (shallow breathing only hurts your running and can lead to injuries like shin splints)
- which exercises provide the most effective way to strengthen your core (hint: it’s not those traditional ab crunches) and are essential for proper shin splints treatment
- what movements and exercises you can do anywhere, all day long (not just in the gym) to help prevent shin splints and reinforce you running strength
- how you can change not only how you move and feel – but also how you look! Look leaner and stronger without even gaining or losing weight.
- and lots and lots more (this video is fairly lengthy)
What Do I Need To Do Now?
The first thing you need to do is have a look at this video and the shin splint treatment solutions she discusses. Then, follow the proper steps she suggests.
Finally, come back here to post your comments about it. I’d love to hear your feedback on her video.
Good luck.
Again Here Is The Link To Heather’s FREE Video On Shin Splints Treatment.