Reddit reviews Joe's USA Lacrosse Balls - All Colors (also used for Back Massage Ball Therapy) (Orange, 1)

I like the Rumble Rollers better than the M-80 as they seem to be more effective.

Lacrosse Balls are great for targeting a real tough knot; also they're very portable.

And VooDoo Floss Bands are amazing, my shoulder thanks me every day.

First of all, Congratulations!

There are a lot of posts on here already about shin pain. But a year is kind of a long time to keep shoes. It's usually recommended to consider replacing them every 300-500 miles or every six months. Hardcore runners might replace them every three months but most light to moderate runners can usually go six months to a year. That said, that's assuming that you are only using your running shoes for running. If you wear them out and about on a daily basis, they're going to wear down a lot faster and in different ways.

I'm not sure if this is an urban myth or scientific truth, but I've heard that pregnancy can flatten out women's feet? I'm totally ignorant in that area. But if it's true, it's possible that your awesome Asics from pre-childbirth workout might not be the right shoes for your post-childbirth workout. It could be a good idea to get fitted again. Maybe the shoe is great but a special insole will give you the support and the cushion you need.

We talk about shins a lot, but not about feet. I recommend being sure to include foot flexes and foot pointing into your warm up and cool down stretches. I don't typically ice my feet but if my feet hurt, I definitely ice my ankles. I also like to roll my foot over a small trigger point ball to massage it a little bit and get some of the knots out. A foam roller won't hit it but things the size of a tennis ball will. Lacrosse Balls are about right.