Shin splints are a common problem for people who exercise. The term “shin splints” refers to pain along the inner edge of the shinbone or your tibia. Shin splints typically develop after a rigorous physical routine. Most athletes complain about getting shin splints after running a race. Any vigorous sports activity can bring on shin splints, especially if you are just starting a fitness program after a long break or period of rest.

Simple measures can relieve the pain of shin splints. Rest, ice, and stretching often help and even Kinesio Tape! Dr. Austin Sedicum your local Podiatrist and Exercise Physiologist explains How To Prevent Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) by using Kinesis Tape before you start your next race!

Easy Steps to Prevent Shin Splints

Important when using Kinesio Tape is to make sure you either shave the area from unwanted hair or spray athletic pre tape spray (you can buy here). This ensures the Tape stays on the entire duration of your race.

Cut a piece of Kinesio Tape the size from the top of your foot to about 2 inches below your knee on the front of your shin. Place the anchor piece of Tape in the middle of the top of your foot and create a bridge with the tape about 2 inches from the top of your foot to the center of your shin. Extend your leg once the tape is secure on both the top of your foot and the front of your shin and tap down the bridge created by the tap until the whole piece is secure on the front of your leg. The Kinesio Tape should extend from your top of your foot to the front of shin about 2 inches below your knee.

Identify where the Shin Splint pain occurs and place a piece of Kinesio Tape right below the pain horizontally across the first piece of tap.

Then place another piece of Kinesio Tape right above the area horizontally that causes pain. This will keep the pain centralized.

This technique should help prevent Shin Splints and keep you on the track to complete your next race!