JAZZ MUSIC

I’ve just started a jazzercise class and I’m getting shin splints.?

What stretches can I do to help with this and what brand / type of shoe do you recommend? I’m currently wearing a walking shoe by Rockport. Is an aerobics shoe better than cross-training or other type is better? Also our instructors wear RYKA brand – any other suggestions? Thanks!

I would try a cross training shoe as they have more padding than a walking shoe. In addition to the below, you can also take an anti-inflammatory, such as advil.

What can the athlete do about shin splints?
* Rest. The sooner you rest the sooner it will heal.

* Apply ice or cold therapy in the early stages when it is very painful. Cold therapy reduces pain and inflammation. Cold therapy can be applied. More information about cryotherapy or ice application can be see in shin splints rehabilitation.

* Wear shock absorbing insoles in shoes.

* Maintain fitness with other non weight bearing exercises.

* Apply heat and use a heat retainer or shin and calf support after the initial acute stage and particularly before training. This can provide support and compression to the lower leg helping to reduce the strain on the muscles. It will also retain the bodies natural heat. Heat causes blood vessels to dilate and increases the flow of blood to the tissues.

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