Calf sleeves for shin splints?

johanna023

I love doing long workouts but usually end up having to cut them short due to throbbing shins. I've tried ibuprofen, icing them, and even bought brand new shoes. I've heard some suggestions about using calf sleeves. Just wondering if anyone has tried them and if they work? Thanks

makeitbetter

I haven't tried the sleeves, but I did have recurring splints. Nothing worked, until I changed my stride. I shortened my stride because my foot was landing too far out in front, landing on the heel. The shorter stride allowed me to land closer to mid-foot. I helped a lot! I also changed shoes to account for my right foot that was rolling outward. I suggest talking to someone at running shoe store about your feet and about the calf sleeves. I hope this helps.

johanna023

I haven't tried the sleeves, but I did have recurring splints. Nothing worked, until I changed my stride. I shortened my stride because my foot was landing too far out in front, landing on the heel. The shorter stride allowed me to land closer to mid-foot. I helped a lot! I also changed shoes to account for my right foot that was rolling outward. I suggest talking to someone at running shoe store about your feet and about the calf sleeves. I hope this helps.

Thanks yeah I think I will definitely have to go talk to someone about it, its awful when I have to take a day off from exercising just because my shins hurt The worst part is that it doesn't just do happen when I'm running, it happens from pretty much any cardio workout, even at home workouts.

sapalee

I second the changing the stride, google pose running and watch videos. I would also reccommend rolling your calves before and after on a foam or pvc roller. I was told when I bought my shoes that a gastrocnemius that is not activating fully will put a strain on the smaller muscles attached to the shin. Rolling helps loosen up a tight tendon and calf allowing it to activate while running.