OUCH!

cmasonrock

Friday - 2M Jog - at 1.25M I got a in - my chins. Felt like Charlie Horses that wouldn't go away and it caused me to Limp the rest of the way home. This was upsetting to me.

Saturday - 80mins of combines walking and hiking (geocaching) - Pain was still present, didnt' want to risk a jog that evening.

Sunday - 90mins of walking - Pain still in the chins - mild, no jogging still to be cautious.

Monday - 67 mins of walking - still a little tense.

Tuesday - 9 Mile walk in 3 Hours - Chins felt great - Looking forward to running again.

Wednesday - 33 min light jog - 0.9 M mark, pain returns - forced to walk the remainder home...

What am I going to do to overcome this pain!
I'm upset because i am starting to lose weight, but sad because my methods are causing me pain.
I don't want to give up on jogging and I find the more consistently I get up off the couch and go the more I enjoy it. This set back is really putting a damper on my motivation...

HELP!!!

Cathleenr

Friday - 2M Jog - at 1.25M I got a in - my chins. Felt like Charlie Horses that wouldn't go away and it caused me to Limp the rest of the way home. This was upsetting to me.

Saturday - 80mins of combines walking and hiking (geocaching) - Pain was still present, didnt' want to risk a jog that evening.

Sunday - 90mins of walking - Pain still in the chins - mild, no jogging still to be cautious.

Monday - 67 mins of walking - still a little tense.

Tuesday - 9 Mile walk in 3 Hours - Chins felt great - Looking forward to running again.

Wednesday - 33 min light jog - 0.9 M mark, pain returns - forced to walk the remainder home...

What am I going to do to overcome this pain!
I'm upset because i am starting to lose weight, but sad because my methods are causing me pain.
I don't want to give up on jogging and I find the more consistently I get up off the couch and go the more I enjoy it. This set back is really putting a damper on my motivation...

HELP!!!

do you mean SHins?

and do you stretch properly before and after your runs/walks? heres something:


Most shin splints, known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), can be attributed to overloading the muscles of the lower extremities or biomechanical irregularities. Muscle imbalance, including weakened core muscles lead to more lower-extremity injuries; also the inflexibility and tightness of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantar muscles can contribute to shin splints. Increasing activity, intensity, and duration too quickly leads to shin splints because the tendons and muscles are unable to absorb the impact of the shock force as they become fatigued; also, the tibial bone-remodeling capabilities are overloaded. Some experts believe that this pain is caused from disruption of Sharpey fibers that connect the medial soleus fascia through the periosteum of the tibia to insert into the bone. With repetitive stress, the impact forces eccentrically fatigue the soleus and create repeated tibial bending or bowing; thus, contributing to MTSS. The impact is made worse by running on uneven terrain, uphill, downhill, or hard surfaces. Improper footwear, including worn-out shoes can also contribute to shin splints.

While MTSS is the most common name, other conditions often overlap as causes including compartment syndrome and stress fractures. Females are 1.5 to 3.5 times more likely to progress to stress fractures from shin splints, but this is mostly due in part to females having a higher incidence of diminished bone density and osteoporosis. Shin splint pain is described as a recurring dull ache along the

gashinshotan

Just see a doctor and if no fractures etc just take the pain.... everyone has to go through it... maybe nsaids and ice too

TDGee

I am assuming you are referring to the front part of your lower legs. Shins. Google Shin Splints. I believe adequate rest is a major component of healing from this. Also, get some properly fitted shoes. They DO make a difference.
Good luck!

Elizabeth_C34

1. It's "shins" not "chins." (not being rude, I just read it as "chins" meaning the part under your jaw not your shins)
2. Sounds like what you have is shin splints, which can be rather painful. You need to go get yourself fitted for some proper footwear if you plan on jogging a lot. It will be a little more expensive than buying shoes outright, but will save you a ton of pain and anguish going forward.
3. Take a week off and let your legs heal. Take some ibuprofen to take the edge off the pain but avoid high impact workouts for at least a week, two if necessary.
4. If, once you have proper footwear and rest, you get the pain again, go see a doctor and get an Xray on your shins to be sure you don't have any fractures or other bone damage.