Treatments for Shin Splints

8. Exercises To Prevent Shin Splints

One way to prevent shin splints is to strengthen the calf and hip muscles, especially the hip abductors. An easy and effective calf strengthening exercise is Calf Raises. Place your toes on the edge of a curb or stairs. Slowly lower yourself and raise yourself up again. Repeat this 25 times. This will strengthen your calf muscles and help prevent shin splints. The Bridge is an effective hip strengthening exercise. Lie on your back; knees bent, feet flat on the floor hip-width apart, arms relaxed at your sides. Lift your glutes off the floor, pushing with your heels, so your body looks like a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Squeeze your glutes and abs, hold for two seconds, then take three seconds to slowly lower back to the floor to the start position. Repeat 25 times.