shin splints

Amanda82691
Amanda82691 Posts: 298 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

Ok so I love running I love the high you get from it only problem is I get horrible, horrible shin splints within two minutes. I did some research and found some possible causes and solutions. I had since then bought some insoles for my shoes and bought new tennis shoes. That has helped tremendously. However I still dont feel like I am able to run as long and as much as I'd like. I am thinking it might just take some time and practice until I am able to run how I would like. I am just wondering if anyone else has had trouble with this as well and how you cured it!? Thanks! :)

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  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I had a PT tell me how to strengthen the muscle there is to do wall sits, and lift the toes off the floor and lower, in the same manner that one would do calf raises.

    I don't run outside, the only running I do is in a taekwondo class so I don't have any issue with shoes.
  • bbcardlover
    bbcardlover Posts: 10 Member
    I get them too. I just bought a nice pair of Brooks to run in and it made a world of difference. I always bought the "economy" shoes in the $40-$50 range because that is what seemed reasonable to me. On a whim one day I decided to try on a pair of the high dollar shoes just to compare. I never knew what I was missing. They cost me $120, but seem to be worth every single penny. I will never go back to basic shoes again. I will save up until I can buy the good ones.
  • cerumens
    cerumens Posts: 45 Member
    I had them until I got new shoes - nothing special (New Balance running shoes) but they made a difference. I also now wear compression socks every time I run. Again nothing special just cheap Dr. Scholl's compression socks from Walmart. Haven't had a problem since making these changes. I started running for the first time EVER in my life in November and run 5K three times a week now.
  • runnergirl0721
    runnergirl0721 Posts: 2,289 Member
    muscle strengthening exercises are great for shin splints and when you do get them, keep water in plastic solo cups (the smaller ones) and you can peel away the cup and massage the ice onto your calves.
  • julibug22
    julibug22 Posts: 3
    Also think about your form while running! I had terrible shin splints and worked with an exercise physiologist. With his help, I got better shoes and orthotic insoles, which helped. What really made them go away, though, was realizing that when I was running, I was striking the ground with my heel first- changing to a more front/mid strike made a world of difference. Plus adding some foam rolling on my shins post runs has helped, too!

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