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Shin Splints

dirtchick97
dirtchick97 Posts: 58
edited February 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Help! I ran a really tough 5k that was a lot of uphill and downhill on Saturday. I have killer shin splints still today and my hips and thighs are also killing me. I have ran several 5k's and this is the first one that this has happened with. How long does this usually last? I hate getting off of my workout routines!

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  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    They could linger for a while or they could be okay after a couple days. Mine didn't hurt until about a mile into my runs, so it was tough to tell when they were actually better. Just try to do some low impact stuff for a while if you can.
  • jsore003
    jsore003 Posts: 1 Member
    I have had the same problems. I got better running shoes and I also try using KT tape. The KT tape really helped and you can get it at any pharmacy. hope this helps.
  • ellybeann
    ellybeann Posts: 122 Member
    As far as your hips, make sure that you stretch good before and after it helped me once I listened and did it. And I was turned on to compression socks for shin splints ( nomorerack) has them for $20.00. good Luck!!
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