Roll out of Shin Splints with a Foam Roller

A lot of roller and ice hockey players shift their weight toward the front of their skates and develop shin splints when they play. Although it is usually thought of as our "shin bone" that is in pain, there is muscle there as well (the anterior tibialis). Grab a foam roller and lay down with your stomach on the floor. Place the roller under one leg right around the area of pain and gently roll up and down, holding on any extremely tender spots. Flip on your side and roll between the shin and the calf as well, making sure your upper body stays nice and relaxed while moving. Take your time, go slow, and be sure to roll both legs even if one seems to be in more pain than the other.