Shin Splints Help!

LoveDanceSing
LoveDanceSing Posts: 119 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So part of my workout, actually the big part of my workout is walking to work about 4x a week and it's a little less than 2 miles there and back, I've also started hiking with my friends for the past 3 Mondays. For about a week now I've had shin splints on my right leg & it acts up when I'm home and when I'm walking to my job. I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen or know how to help ease the soreness? I'm currently icing it


Any help is appreciate!

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  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    RICE: Rest, ice, compress, elevate. I wrap my shin where I have pain during the day, and it tends to help. Shin splints can mean you're overdoing it; don't push yourself too hard! You have to start from the bottom and work your way up.
  • loubidy
    loubidy Posts: 440 Member
    Rest until they are better or you will make them worse!!!
  • LoveDanceSing
    LoveDanceSing Posts: 119 Member
    Thank you! It feels fine when I'm on a walk, maybe I am over doing it
  • earlybrd7
    earlybrd7 Posts: 56 Member
    I had this the other day, I just took a rest day with no exercise and it helped me recover... maybe you should take it easy until you feel better?
  • serendipitys1003
    serendipitys1003 Posts: 88 Member
    I'm dealing with the same problem... You're supposed to rest rest rest, and ice but I have a race Sunday.

    I have been massaging the bottom of my foot with a golf ball (where the tendons run down through your leg), and I bought some DrScholl's Inserts for "active" that said they help ease the pain. Using them for the first time tonight.

    Good luck! And hope you feel better
  • melr01
    melr01 Posts: 70 Member
    Yes definitely rest or they won't heal. Also check to make sure your shoes are in good shape. If you aren't then buy new ones as it will make a huge difference. Make sure you stretch as well before your hikes. If you aren't sure how ask Mr. Google. :) I hope you feel better soon!!
  • TrailNurse
    TrailNurse Posts: 359 Member
    Shin splints are a sign of weak glutes. Do your squats.
  • drums0203
    drums0203 Posts: 5
    You can research this yourself but I can tell you Calf Compression Sleeves made ALL the difference in the world!!!! Shin Splints sidelined my efforts a few years back and as I started this year, they flared up again but the Sleeves have definitely worked for me!!! I use CEP but I have heard good things about 2XU as well

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