How to recover tight muscles after running
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Do you have a tight muscle when you run or afterwards? You stretch and stretch, but it doesn’t get any better! Here’s what you need to know… but first, some background.
What are shin splints, and how can you recover from them?
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Shin splints occur when the muscles around the shin are asked to do too much for their current condition, and the bones, tendons and muscles surrounding the shin become stressed and painful.