Shin Splints....Help!

sunshinel397

Hello. I just completed the first ten days of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and have developed very painful shin splints.
They only seem to bother me when I exercise, particularly jumping jacks and buttkicks. This is my first time dealing with this type of
problem and was wondering if anyone had any good advice or treatment suggestions for this issue. Thanks! :sad:

hanna1717

I have the exact same problem.. when I am running I usually have to cut it short because of my shin splints even when i'm not that tired. I find that being really well warmed up helps. I usually walk for 30 mins before I start running and do not seem to have much problems.

VialOfDreams

I found this about it:
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/shin-splints

In order to determine the appropriate physical therapy (if needed), you'd have to consult a doctor. Until then, use ice packs, do some mild stretching especially after working out, and decrease the intensity of your workouts.

elmct57

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/shin-splints.php

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/information/10016-10-suggestions-for-the-treatment-of-shin-splints.htm

Treatment for shin splints is as simple as reducing pain and inflammation, identifying training and biomechanical problems which may have helped cause the injury initially, restoring muscles to their original condition and gradually returning to training.

Rest to allow the injury to heal.
Apply ice or cold therapy in the early stages, particularly when it is very painful. Cold therapy reduces pain and inflammation.
Stretch the muscles of the lower leg. In particular the tibialis posterior which is associated with shin splints.
Wear shock absorbing insoles in shoes. This helps reduce the shock on the lower leg.
Maintain fitness with other non weight bearing exercises such as swimming, cycling or running in water.
Apply heat and use a heat retainer or shin and calf support after the initial acute stage (1st 48 hrs) and particularly before training. This can provide support and compression to the lower leg helping to reduce the strain on the muscles. It will also retain the natural heat which causes blood vessels to dilate and increases the flow of blood to the tissues to aid healing.
Visit a sports injury clinic for treatment and rehabilitation.

wbgolden

I found this about it:
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/shin-splints

In order to determine the appropriate physical therapy (if needed), you'd have to consult a doctor. Until then, use ice packs, do some mild stretching especially after working out, and decrease the intensity of your workouts.

especially after workouts. i've also found that about 5 minutes of finger massage on the affected shin muscle (just inside the bone) helped me quite a lot. these days i just don't over train

JLJ5882

Not sure if this is true for everyone, but for me I get shin splints with any exercise that has me landing on my toes first, instead of my heels. Typically if I can 'gut it out' after a few days it goes away. No fun in the meantime though...keep up the good work!