Shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): that nagging, painful throbbing you experience in your lower leg during and after your workouts.
It's often the result of overtraining or running on hard surfaces which causes painful trauma either in the muscles or bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula).
Figuring out how to get rid of shin splints can be an athlete's worst nightmare.
Some people have described them as "toothache-like" pain in your lower leg that persists and simply won't go away without rest.
But if you're an athlete you don't have time to put off workouts for weeks at a time.
So, what can you do to get rid of shin splints or prevent them from happening in the first place? Clearly there must be additional reasons why Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome occurs.
After all, some people seem to suffer from it constantly while others run through extremely difficult workouts day in and day out without a single problem.
Biomechanical inefficiencies such as flat feet, over-pronation, and imbalances between the muscles of the posterior and anterior leg are also to blame.
Here are 6 terrific tips to help you prevent MTSS from occurring in the first place.

• Warm up your muscles before working out.
  This includes stretching as well as going for a slow jog or brisk walk.
  
• Make sure your footwear is in good condition and has adequate padding to help absorb the shock of running.
  Replace shoes regularly.
  
• Don't over do it.
  Trying to do too much at once and overtraining will do more harm than good.
  
• Cool down and stretch after your workout just as you did before you started.
  
• Try orthopedics if you suffer from flat feet.
  
• Try compression sleeves to help provide more support to the muscles of your lower legs.
  

The most often prescribed remedy is ice, rest, and an anti-inflammatory.
However, prevention is probably a better solution if you truly want to get rid of shin splints and keep them from coming back.