My leg always hurts - advice?

flyawaybride
flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
edited November 15 in Fitness and Exercise
I have very recently started working out. I do dynamic stretching beforehand, and after stretching I do a ten minute warm up on the tread mill. Nothing particularly fast, usually between 2.5 and 3.5 mph on 0 incline. However, I notice that within even the first two minutes, the back of my right calf is always burning and sore. Any other leg exercises are fine, it's specifically the walking. Am I doing something wrong?

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Does your leg "always " hurt as stated in your title, or only when walking on the treadmill, as you state in the message?
  • flyawaybride
    flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
    Did it matter for any advice you may be here to give? It always hurts on the treadmill.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    Did it matter for any advice you may be here to give? It always hurts on the treadmill.

    Shin splints
  • flyawaybride
    flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Shin splints

    Hm. Could that affect the back of my leg? It wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for me to have that, I haven't been at the gym very long but I am obese so all the weight could have caused it.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Shin splints

    Hm. Could that affect the back of my leg? It wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for me to have that, I haven't been at the gym very long but I am obese so all the weight could have caused it.

    No, not if it's the back. What sort of shoes do you wear on the treadmill?
  • flyawaybride
    flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
    Extra info I forgot to add: my right foot is very flat. My left one has an arch. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it?
  • flyawaybride
    flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »

    No, not if it's the back. What sort of shoes do you wear on the treadmill?

    They're Sketchers. Nothing special. They're supposedly designed for running. I bought them because they're light and breathable for work and haven't bought proper trainers yet because I'm not sure what to buy.

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »

    No, not if it's the back. What sort of shoes do you wear on the treadmill?

    They're Sketchers. Nothing special. They're supposedly designed for running. I bought them because they're light and breathable for work and haven't bought proper trainers yet because I'm not sure what to buy.

    Gait analysis might help
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    Extra info I forgot to add: my right foot is very flat. My left one has an arch. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it?

    Yes, the calves work harder when the arch is flattened. Try this stretch for 30+ seconds a few times a day, and right before walking too:

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=CkgkmbXz8Mo

    Only stretch your right calf.

    The Skechers probably have a raised heel.. like most shoes on the market.. which tightens the calves even more. Switch to shoes with no raised heel, like Keds, Converse, skateboard shoes, etc.

    Post an update in a few days. :+1:
  • flyawaybride
    flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
    Cherimoose wrote: »
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    Extra info I forgot to add: my right foot is very flat. My left one has an arch. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it?

    Yes, the calves work harder when the arch is flattened. Try this stretch for 30+ seconds a few times a day, and right before walking too:

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=CkgkmbXz8Mo

    Only stretch your right calf.

    The Skechers probably have a raised heel.. like most shoes on the market.. which tightens the calves even more. Switch to shoes with no raised heel, like Keds, Converse, skateboard shoes, etc.

    Post an update in a few days. :+1:

    Thank you! They do have a raised heel. I'll try my converse on Friday plus that stretch! Thank you!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    Did it matter for any advice you may be here to give? It always hurts on the treadmill.
    Yes, the timing and circumstances of pain makes a huge difference! If you had it ALL the time rather than only on the treadmill, it could be a clot or other serious condition.
    Shoes designed for running are not always the best for walking, so a gait analysis is a good starting point. Please explain to the shoe store the problems you're having.
    Try a dynamic warmup such as squats and lunges before you start the treadmill. It could help loosen things up.
    You could try an arch support insert.
  • flyawaybride
    flyawaybride Posts: 11 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    flyawaybride wrote: »
    Did it matter for any advice you may be here to give? It always hurts on the treadmill.
    Yes, the timing and circumstances of pain makes a huge difference! If you had it ALL the time rather than only on the treadmill, it could be a clot or other serious condition.
    Shoes designed for running are not always the best for walking, so a gait analysis is a good starting point. Please explain to the shoe store the problems you're having.
    Try a dynamic warmup such as squats and lunges before you start the treadmill. It could help loosen things up.
    You could try an arch support insert.

    Great! It's tough to find shoes that are good because of the whole only one arch thing. Sounds like I'll have to try a gait analysis. Thanks!
  • dawson002
    dawson002 Posts: 170 Member
    i can sympathise as I always have leg pain too after treadmill. Mine occurs on the front on my upper thigh just below hip and is like dull ache but sharp when I stand up from sitting .

    I've researched gait, trainers, warmups etc but nothing helps.

    Hope you get to the bottom of it.
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