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I walk at least 1-3 miles a day in heels just fine, but when i walk the same distance in athletic shoes i get severe shin splints. what can i do
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Equinus: It sounds like you may have a tight achilles' tendon and low arched foot. Anterior shin splints can be directly related to both of these conditions. Your sneakers may be too 'flat' for your needs, try using sneakers w/ a bit of a heel & avoid the 'barefoot running shoes' or get an over the counter heel lift/ arch support & place them into your current sneakers. Don't forget to stretch!
Answered 4/21/2018
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Heel heights: The heel heights are making a differance. Put a small lift in the heel of your athletic shoes. Make sure that you stretch.
Answered 6/30/2015
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Shin Splints: This is due to tightness of your gastroc muscles or weakness of the anterior muscles of your leg, specifically the anterior tibialis. Strengthening the anterior tibialis to accept the eccentric loading that occurs after your heel hits the ground is improtant to prevent this. Don't have to load this muscle that was while in heels which is why it doesn't hurt.
Answered 3/22/2013
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