Shin Splints still going on.

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marymickaela
marymickaela Posts: 190 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Well my shin splints are still going on (since the middle of April). I bought new shoes thinking that would help, but they hurt even worse wearing them. Did a walk at the mall 4 days ago and could only do two laps because of the pain. I wore the new shoes again the next day and severe pain. Last night I switched back to my old shoes and within about 5 min. they started hurting to the point I could only walk about 20 min. Saw my doctor, May 14th, but the pain seemed to have temporarily subsided. I did mention it and she said they'd monitor it, but to start out slow when walking. Well last night, after walking normally I said let's go really really slow and still severe pain. I have no idea if this could be something serious or not. There's been times they've hurt just sitting in my chair.

We walked for hours and hours in Europe last summer with no problem. I'm feeling like a cripple.



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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
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    If you have shin splints, all you can do is REST. By constantly continuing, you're just further delaying the recovery time and you could potentially make the shin splints worse.

    Go by PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) if possible. And it's probably best to see a physiotherapist.

  • Vinwah26
    Vinwah26 Posts: 19 Member
    edited May 2015
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    I was in the army in 2006 and we played sport every weekday and also did distance running and pack marches as well.
    Lots of lower body straining activities really take their toll.
    I ended up having to discharge after 2years because of not being able to maintain the required level of fitness due to my shins and the inside of my calfs being so sore sometimes just walking was painful.
    I had a full bone scan which revealed loads of microscopic fractures in the leg bones.
    All i can say is REST up Ice is great and if it starts to feel better don't think it's okay to get back out there and run a mile in 10 flat.

    It can take weeks to come good talking to orthopedic specialist is good idea also make sure your shoes are right for your feet.

    We had a lady from sportsco try to sell us expensive Asics shoes saying if you buy any of these above 200 dollars you will get all these benefits and support.
    WRONG WRONG WRONG.
    not all shoes are made equal.
    I have wide and fallen arched feet and i over pronate outward so only a few styles of runners help support in those areas.
    So first check your shoes. they may look great and cost a bomb and are brand new but they could be doing more harm than good.
    Get examined fitted correctly.

    don't over do anything.
    Good luck.
  • rileyes
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
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    I echo the R E S T and going to a running-specific store. Roadrunner can analyze your feet and gait and will mold custom insoles (SuperFeet insoles come pretty close to my custom molds). If you haven't done much walking/running in a year (or have gained weight), it could be that you may need to return slowly to rebuild leg strength. You can try calf raises and walking on your heels once you feel better. Also try shorter strides.

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