I have shin splints, had them for years. They act up occasionally when I walk too fast, or even sitting awkwardly at my desk. I'm 5'2, weight 265lbs and have flat feet. Sunday and Monday I walked 2 miles along the boulevard. There's a paved asphalt path along a river. No pain in my shins, just achy. Today I went to a different park, walked another asphalt paved path. 10 minutes into my walk, had gone .30 miles, and my shins were screaming. Sometimes if I slow down the pain will either numb or move to my anlkes. Today it did neither. Google tells me to take 2-4 weeks off from walking. Stretch, buy new shoes, & arch support.
I already live a sedentary lifestyle, walking is helping me lose weight and be active. And I know if I push myself and hurt myself I will have to stop and take longer to recover. But I'm afraid if I stop I won't start again. It's so much easier not to do it.
Anyway my shoes and the arch supports inside are less than a year old. I'm on a tight budget, any thoughts or suggestions to help with this besides what Google has already told me?
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