Shin Splints?

hilsidney
hilsidney Posts: 93 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been running/walking at least a little bit most days over the last few months. Suddenly, the sides of my calves, and my ankles hurt when I walk. Does this sound like shin splints? If so, any tips or advice? I am an underpronator. I wear out my shoes on the outside faster. Maybe it's my shoes (Adizero)?

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  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Doesn't sound like shin splints - I get those, and I get shooting pains or deep aches up the front of my shins.
  • hilsidney
    hilsidney Posts: 93 Member
    Thanks! I'm not sure what it is, but I want it to go away! :)
  • Armyantzzz
    Armyantzzz Posts: 214 Member
    It could be your shoes! If you're wearing the incorrect shoes your foot could be putting undue pressure on your calves by "throwing" them out of alignment which will eventually affect your hips! Foot / leg / hip all work together. You can always check with your doctor (or get him/her to refer you to a pediatrist)... to rule out chronic/acute ailments. Otherwise get the right gear for what your activity is. Good luck out there!!!:smile::happy: :smile:
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    Shin splints are a burning type of pain up the front of your leg (shins).
    If you ever do experience shin splints, they say walking on your heels for 5 minutes or so at a time will help.
    Hope whatever you have starts feeling better soon. Probably just sore muscles from the walking. Make sure you stretch properly too.
  • Krzys87
    Krzys87 Posts: 5 Member
    You could try some stretches before you walk to see if that helps?

    I do ankle rolls before and after each walk! 10 clockwise, 10 anti clockwise on each foot of course and then stretch the shins. It's helped me no end! But on the days I forget or think I don't have time to do them I suffer!
  • hilsidney
    hilsidney Posts: 93 Member
    Thank you all so much!! Great suggestions!

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