Can you draw from shin splits from power walking and what exaclty are they?
Answers: Shin splints are an overuse injury. What exactly are they is easier said than done to say since at hand are multiple factors that may be involved in the process. However, it is most possible an inflammation process resulting from injury to the tendons of the muscles found in the front of the outer leg. Pain (dull at first and then can increase to sharp) is usually in the nouns of the tibia (shin bone). Yes, power walking can cause shin splints. Stretches may or not be devoted in preventing shin splints. However, stretching should be perform regardless before any exercise. If you have a feeling that you are experiencing shin splints, find a shoe with better arch support, consider arch supports, and include strength training to strengthen the muscles that rasies your feet up (like toe raises).