Chin Pain!!

sassyshook

When I try jogging or when I run in my softball games my shins hurt so bad!! Does anyone know of anything to help my shins during jogging or running!! I can run or jog longer if it werent for my shins hurting so much. I just figure they are having to push so much weight and thats why they hurt. I just keep telling myself to keep doing it and they will be fine soon or later. :ohwell:

janetb21

Do you mean shins? Like the fronts of your lower leg?
If so, make sure you have good supportive shoes. Ice your shins after you jog or run. Take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. Running or jogging on asphalt or even better dirt, is preferable to concrete.

rthompson81

Sounds like you may need to rest a bit and/or get some running shoes fitted to your feet. Check out this article: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/shin-splints.

Good luck!

MrsRadder

Your chin? or your shins?

Tonnina

You have Shin Splints, get some running shoes or cross trainers. You need extra padding!!!

Coltsman4ever

If it's your shins, it sounds like you're getting shin splints. It's fairly common and it's when muscle fibers tear away from the shin bone. I used to get them bad when I first started out. They have gone away now. Eventually they should go away for you too. Ice them if you want. I never did.

mestupscout

I was pretty sure that you were talking about Shin Splints so I looked it up for you. I hope this helps.

Many athletes get shin splints -- also called tibial stress syndrome -- at one time or another. Whether you jog daily or just had to sprint to catch a bus one day, you may have shin splints when you feel throbbing and aching in your shins. While they often heal on their own, severe shin splints can ruin your game.
Although shin splints may be caused by different problems, treatment is usually the same: Rest your body so the underlying issue heals. Here are some other things to try:
• Icing the shin to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone.
• Anti-inflammatory painkillers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, will help with pain and swelling. However, these drugs can have side effects, like an increased risk of bleeding and ulcers. They should be used only occasionally unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Arch supports for your shoes. These orthotics -- which can be custom-made or bought off the shelf -- may help with flat feet.
• Range of motion exercises, if your doctor recommends them.
• Neoprene sleeve to support and warm the leg.
• Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your shins.
In rare cases, surgery is needed for severe stress fractures and other problems that can cause shin splints.

sassyshook

uhhhh yep I did mean Shins Sorry!! hahahahaha :laugh:

sassyshook

WOW!! I feel like a dummy!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: