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Do stretches help to prevent shin splints? I live in they city and have no other options except running on concrete pavement. How can I cope?


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Here are some coping options from active and webmd websites.  However, coming from a person whom runs alot and develops shin splints quite often, it would behoove you to find a soft track.  I know it's hard in the city. Try these exercises to prevent shin splints: 

www.active.com/story.cfm?CHECKSSO=1&RESET=0&SIDEBAR=13&CATEGORY=Running&STORY_ID=2361

or try the advice from this website. 

www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/shin-splints

Hopefully, you won't wind up using crutches as I have, at times. 
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I know it isn't as fun, but a treadmill helps also.

Good luck and best wishes. 
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Thanks for your answers. I guess I'll have to change my route more frequently, and sadly, use the treadmill more than before.
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