Running Injury, need advice!

z0mbi3lady

Hello everyone! I recently started training for my first half marathon. Last week I noticed pain in my calf during a run. It's right along where my calf muscle and shin bone connect so I'm assuming its got something to do with the connective tissue? Does anyone know of anything I can do to help it heal faster? I've been told to take omega 3's and to invest in a foam roller. Does anyone know how long it typically takes to heal? Or has anyone else experienced this? It's really bumming me out, I was doing so well with my training!

acstansell

I'm not sure what it is and I'm sorry your injured. If it lasts for a while or gets worse, I would suggest seeing a physical therapist and getting some physical therapy.

JustJennie1

Go to a doctor and have it looked at?

Seriously, you shouldn't mess with an injury. A doctor would be able to tell you exactly what is wrong. You're going to get a variety of answer from shin splints, to pulled muscle to who knows what. You don't want to mess with an injury or get wrong advice from people who are not in the medical field

Elliehmltn

Go to a doctor and have it looked at?

Seriously, you shouldn't mess with an injury. A doctor would be able to tell you exactly what is wrong. You're going to get a variety of answer from shin splints, to pulled muscle to who knows what. You don't want to mess with an injury or get wrong advice from people who are not in the medical field

Agree 100%. There are so many things it could be, you could fool around for ages trying different things and not hit on the right one, missing your training and your half in the process. Go to a doctor. Be sure to tell the doc you are training for a half marathon and want to continue running. Physical therapy might combine treating your injury with maintaining endurance and strength.

celtbell3

If you're in training, then you are serious about your running. Take it from someone who is recovering from a running injury 1.5 years ago - go see your doctor and do whatever tests are necessary to ascertain the extent of your injury. Get his advice and if he recommends surgery, then get advice from two other medical professionals and do whatever is needed to get better. I could not run for 1.5 years (1 year after surgery) - it was horrible to not be on the road running. Good luck!

OtiWanKenobi

Yep have physio take a look at it. Meanwhile, invest in "The Stick". You can get it on amazon for like $30 bucks. It's a smaller version of the foam roller. It's specifically made for small areas. So you'd use it to massage your calves and shins. As a matter of fact I used mine twice yesterday after my half marathon....and the night before the race. Makes a huge difference. You should use it after every run....also make sure you stretch before and after. Makes a huge difference when you do.

z0mbi3lady

Thanks everyone! I'll make a doctor's appointment for this week. I don't want to make the injury worse!

toutmonpossible

I would rest for a few days and if there's no improvement see a doctor.

toutmonpossible

Thanks everyone! I'll make a doctor's appointment for this week. I don't want to make the injury worse!

Smart decision.

JustJennie1

Thanks everyone! I'll make a doctor's appointment for this week. I don't want to make the injury worse!

Excellent decision. It would not be cool to injure yourself more and have to forgo a half marathon that you've been training for.

kitsa77

It sounds like shin splints... Pain when you bear weight? Recently kicked up your training?

It's caused by the periosteum tearing away from the bone. For sure get checked out as it can lead to micro or stress fractures.