Ever had to cut a run short because of shin pain? We have good news — you don’t need to suffer through the discomfort or give up running altogether. You just need to pay a little more attention to your shins.
It’s worth noting that those who experience pain in their shins while running are not alone. Research from the National Library of Medicine in the UK reports that exercise induced pain accounts for 10-20% of all runner injuries and is responsible for 60% of all lower limb overuse injuries. But how can we lessen our risk of adding to these numbers?
Well, thanks to physio and running coach Jimmy Pipe, there are a few measures you can take. Pipe recently shared on his Instagram three tips designed for building more resilience in your lower limbs and improving your running form to stave off unwanted shin pain.
