Shin Splints

raven56706

i am getting my premanent orthodics next week but i still feel that the shin splints will still be there.


Does anyone have good advice on fixing this or heal it better? i mean i have the ability to go longer on the treadmill but its the shin splints that prevent this. Im not even that tired.

any advice would be appreciated

batlou

Just because your muscles including your heart can handle it does not mean your ready to go longer. Build slowly and walk often regardless of what your brain is telling you. As soon as you feel discomfort, WALK! Let your shins have a break for a couple of minutes and then start up again. Repeat.

I found it helpful to run at the park using the trails for Cross Country races. Running on grass and dirt was much better than concrete. Speaking of concrete...run on the street as well where there is asphalt. Most sidewalks are concrete and it does not give at all.

jude7701

I ran a lot in high school and college- Cross Country and track for 8 years. If you are getting Shin Splints, head for the grass! Running on grass or dirt, even if it is compacted, is much easier on your body if you are sore! Treadmills aren't very shock-absorbent, so you may want to change it up to give your legs a break! You could also try riding a bike, using an elliptical machine, etc... Good luck and hope you are feeling better soon!

johnlatv

try walking on your heels a few times a day for about 30-40 secs... it helps!!!

raven56706

my doc says i should do more calf raises to strength the muscle...


i know i can handle it and go longer...as in im not short of breath or anything... its the shins that give out

theoneandonlybrookie

Isn't it frustrating to know that you could run for miles and miles only to be stopped by this pain? I am dealing with a shin splint right now also. I've been buying Brooks Ariels for years now (changing them every 400 miles) but I also am going to look into orthotics.

One thing that has helped me in the past is a specific stretch. Basically, this one demonstrated here: http://foothealth.about.com/od/exercisefeet/ss/ShinSplintExerc.htm I actually just hold it for as long as possible instead of doing it in sets.

Keep us posted on how the orthotics help.

Trail_Addict

Lots of answers in this thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/322021-help-with-your-shin-splints

SusanMcAvoy

Hello, I just got rid of my Shin Splints. I had to stop working out for about a week and used a lot of ice. Also, anti-inflmmatory drugs such as Motrin or Advil really helped a lot. Also, it's very imporatnt that you buy the correct shoes. I have purchased Asics Stability shoes and they make a huge difference. Most important of all is the ice. Use a bag of frozen veggies if you don't like actual ice or buy some ice packs from the drug store. I kept the ice on for 20 minutes twice a day. I am so glad my probelm is over. I am easing back into exercise at this time. Good luck!!!

Dawna954

A few years ago I developed shin splints. I did not take care of myself and pushed through them..... sort of.
A few weeks later, my one leg was significantly more painful than the other. A bone scan revealed that the shin splint I thought I had worked through had now become a very large stress fracture. 18 weeks later, I was able to exercise again.

The moral to my story...... R.I.C.E. Rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Take care when your body tells you there is something wrong. If you don't, it will force you to.

I got orthodics right after this incident and haven't had a problem since.
Good luck!

Leigh_b

I'm extremely flat footed and have been struggling with shin splints even with orthotics and extremely good motion control running shoes. Recently I started running with calf sleeves and it makes a HUGE difference. The ones I got are from Pro Tec. I got them at roadrunnersports.com.

Also, I am sure to stretch my calves extremely well after each run and ice my legs every night (even if I didn't run that day) while I am relaxing in front of the TV. I leave the ice on for about 20 minutes.

I am very happy to say that with the sleeves, stretching and ice, I have eliminated the problem completely and am training injury free for a 1/2 marathon in April.