I was training for my first half marathon this spring, but I was being held back by chronic shin splints. My running coach suggested BSM, so I made an appointment with Dr. Velsmid. He diagnosed the cause of the shin splints as tight calves and hamstrings and prescribed stretching a lot more than I was. He also suggested switching from a stability shoe to a cushioned shoe. Over the next few weeks, my shins improved and I was able to run my first half with no problems. In just one visit, Dr. Velsmid helped me get back on track. I am still running pain free and have signed up for a marathon in the fall.
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