Shin splints. Please help!

To be honest I dont think there is many more shoes I can try and I think the shop is getting fed up with me keep going back. They do an exchange no problem but as I said they wont do a refund. I dont really want to buy another pair of shoes as I have spent good money on these shoes. She said to me if I was still getting ankle pain in the Brooks then I may have to go and see a physio and they might have to make insoles for me and then change my shoes for a neutral shoe. Thats not a route that I want to go down as that will be very expensive and I have already spent good money on my shoes. I have not needed insoles in the 5 years that I have been running so why would I need them now.

All I know is that I wasnt getting shin splints in the Nike so why am I getting them in the Brooks. I will rest my shins and I wont attempt to go for a run until they feel better and I think I will have a try at running in my old trainers to see if I still get the shin pain. I did think the Nike were the right shoe for me as I wasnt getting shin splints. I did have ankle pain but I had a sports massage which eased the pain and I wasnt getting much pain when only doing 3 miles but then I did race for life 2 weeks ago which was 6 miles and after about 4 miles I felt the pain on my ankle and I noticed the next day it was painful and I thought to myself oh no, this is not good!!

To be honest I dont see how having a gait analysis will make much difference. I have had a gait analysis and I have been to two different running shops and they both said that I over pronate so I know what sort of runner I am.

Please don't take this as rude but you came here asking for advice yet you keep dismissing people's advice. If you aren't willing to consider anything other than going back to your old shoes you probably won't get an answer as to what the issue is.

-you said you don't want to see a physio and don't want to do that because then you might have to buy insoles and new shoes
If that is what works wouldn't it be worth it to not be in pain? You may not need insoles or maybe you do but not being seen because you are afraid you won't like their answer isn't going to help you

-you said you weren't getting shin splints before but are now and don't know why
something changed or needs to be corrected (shoes, running mechanics, etc)

-you said had ankle pain before
something was probably incorrect with your shoes or your running

-you have had a gait analysis done twice at running shops
maybe they knew what they were doing maybe they didn't, their primary job is to sell you products
It isn't going to hurt to have a professional do one. Maybe they will confirm what they others said or maybe they can shed some light on your issues

If you want this issue to get better it would probably help you to go to a professional (doctor/physical therapist) who can examine all the possible factors

-you have had a gait analysis done twice at running shops
maybe they knew what they were doing maybe they didn't, their primary job is to sell you products
It isn't going to hurt to have a professional do one. Maybe they will confirm what they others said or maybe they can shed some light on your issues

fwiw she's already identified that she got this done at Sweatshop. They know what they're doing, and they have a decent range of shoes so they're not going to try to sell the wrong brand/ model.

Most Sweatshop branches have a pretty active associated running club

To be honest I dont think there is many more shoes I can try and I think the shop is getting fed up with me keep going back. They do an exchange no problem but as I said they wont do a refund. I dont really want to buy another pair of shoes as I have spent good money on these shoes. She said to me if I was still getting ankle pain in the Brooks then I may have to go and see a physio and they might have to make insoles for me and then change my shoes for a neutral shoe. Thats not a route that I want to go down as that will be very expensive and I have already spent good money on my shoes. I have not needed insoles in the 5 years that I have been running so why would I need them now.

All I know is that I wasnt getting shin splints in the Nike so why am I getting them in the Brooks. I will rest my shins and I wont attempt to go for a run until they feel better and I think I will have a try at running in my old trainers to see if I still get the shin pain. I did think the Nike were the right shoe for me as I wasnt getting shin splints. I did have ankle pain but I had a sports massage which eased the pain and I wasnt getting much pain when only doing 3 miles but then I did race for life 2 weeks ago which was 6 miles and after about 4 miles I felt the pain on my ankle and I noticed the next day it was painful and I thought to myself oh no, this is not good!!

To be honest I dont see how having a gait analysis will make much difference. I have had a gait analysis and I have been to two different running shops and they both said that I over pronate so I know what sort of runner I am.

just saw where you did a 6 mile run then started to have the pain in your ankle. Had you trained up to 6 miles or just did it without working up to it? If so the ankle pain is probably not from the shoes, but from increasing your distance and your body wasn't ready.

The only things that have helped my shin splints are stretching and using a foam roller on my calves. I bought a Trigger Point foam roller a few weeks ago and it has helped a lot.

I bought mine on amazon.com.

I think a trip to the doctor makes sense as well as it seems you have a lingering injury

Before and after running, sit down and air-write your name and the alphabet with each foot. It is a good way of loosening up the shin muscles. But once you have shin splints, they seem to take a while to get rid of, so even if it seems like you're fine, I'd still recommend doing this kind of stretch. I asked a physical education teacher how to help shin splints and this is what he recommended. You can keep doing your other leg stretches too.

Hello everyone, I'm new to the MFP community and after reading through this discussion I would like to offer my suggestions. I am a Certified Athletic Trainer (not the gym guy, we are highly trained in the prevention and treatment of injuries) I have an extensive background in biomechanics, functional anatomy and physical therapy and ergonomics. This situation is very similar to many situation I encounter in my consulting practice. Everyone wants to fix their aches and pains with the latest product on the market. The dog chasing it's tail syndrome. Shin splints are due to excessive/overuse of the 3 skinny long muscles of the posterior calf, Flexor Digitorum, Flexor Hallucis Longus and Tibialus Posterior. These three muscle are being over used. Most of us agree on this. The problem isn't with the shoes or the surface, although these all contribute, the problem is in your GAIT and the fact that you have mentioned you are an "OVER PRONATOR" suggests a biomechanical problem with your gait which no shoe or surface will fix. The problem lies in what we call "ENERGY LEAKS" or faulty mechanics of the ankle, knee and hip not to mention the entire kinetic chain. You need to address the "OVER PRONATION" from a STRENGTH perspective. The best way to explain this is stand infront of a mirror with a pair of shorts on so you can see your knees. Standing comfortably notice that your feet may point outward, your arches may be flattened and then look at your knee cap (patella), it is probably pointing inward or not in alignment with your feet. Now tighten your gluteal muscles or imagine turning your knees outward without moving your feet. You will notice the arch of your foot lifts and the "OVER PRONATION" seems to be fixed. The problem isn't in your feet, the shin splints and fallen arches etc are only the signs and symptoms of faulty mechanics that NEEDS to be addressed. The strong postural muscles, Psoas and Illiacus... your HIP FLEXORS, are external rotators of the femur as well as your gluteal muscles, and in combination they provide the real stability of the entire leg, and help minimize overuse of the smaller muscles below. Warm up, stretch, get new shoes... all that is great, however your pelvic postural muscles are weak and providing an "ENERGY LEAK" thoughout your gait mechanics. You need to STRENGTHEN not stretch muscles. STRONG muscules provide the support and maintain the proper gait pattern to minimize this breakdown and overuse of weaker smaller muscles. Someone suggested seeing a physical therapist or exercise physiologist and I agree. However if the regiment is designed behind stretching tight muscles not strengthening the weak ones find another person. Hope this has been somewhat insightful and helpful, again it's my professional recommendation based on emperical research and experience of working with 1000 of clients, it's up to you if you want to continue looking for the "PRODUCT" to fix your problem or go after the true cause.
Thanks everyone!