In the world of sport this is undoubtedly one of the best known and most common injuries, especially among runners. This is inflammation of the periosteum, a membrane that separates the bone from muscle. It affects the shin area and tends to occur mainly at times when athletes increase their physical training, forcing the muscles in the area abruptly and suddenly without allowing the periosteum to match. Similarly, this condition can be caused in sports inexperienced riders due to a technical failure, excessive growth of muscles located in the calf, and even a blow to the area.
Your symptoms are easily recognizable: pain, discomfort and swelling in the area into motion. These usually disappear when sitting at rest.
To prevent this disease is essential to know to choose the shoe and the surface on which it will conduct the exercise. Wear shoes that absorb shock and avoid excessively hard surfaces can be an effective method to prevent inflammation of the periosteum.
Another aspect to consider anti-periostitis is to correct some stretching before and after the race. Equally necessary is a good training plan to avoid this discomfort.
However, if you cannot avoid the occurrence of shin splints, applying ice for approximately one quarter of an hour after the application continued to run an anti-inflammatory ointment with a gentle massage to relieve the symptoms get this annoying condition.
If the discomfort persists it will be necessary to visit a specialist to diagnose the severity of the injury and advise the most appropriate treatment. If no action is taken early in a correct and may require the cessation of the sport.
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