best shoes for bad shins

[dethfire]

I get shin splints ALL THE TIME. what shoes are best for comfort? I bought some new preds and they still give me splints. I have fairly flat feet. also, how do most people get insoles like at walgreens to fit in soccer shoes? do you cut them to size?

[DonkeyDC]

stretch better, and eat bananas and protein....use icy hot. It could also be the shoes you wear OFF the field, that cause this.

from wikipedia
Training

Like any muscle, the muscles of the anterior shin can be trained for greater static and dynamic flexibility through adaptation, which will diminish the contracting reflex, and allow the muscles to handle the rapid stretch. The key to this is to stretch the shins regularly. However, static stretching might not be enough. To adapt a muscle to rapid, eccentric contraction, it has to acquire greater dynamic flexibility as well. One way to work on the dynamic flexibility of the anterior shin is to subject it to exaggerated stress, in a controlled way, such as walking on the heels. If the muscle is regularly subject to an even greater dynamic, eccentric contraction than during the intended exercise, it will become more capable of handling the ordinary amount of stress. Experienced long-distance runners practice controlled downhill running as a part of training, which places greater eccentric loads on the quadriceps as well as on the shins. A physical therapist, athletic trainer, or doctor should be consulted before engaging in this type of training.

[edit] Nutrition

Although typically proper nutrition is associated with other types of injuries (stress fractures particularly), shin splints can be greatly improved with a few simple dietary changes. One thing that will help to build strong and durable shins is proper intake of calcium. Another is a diet high in protein, to assist in building and repairing muscle.

[Skizz]

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