Chin-Splints HELP NEEDED

runnerjenn0708
runnerjenn0708 Posts: 400 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Shin splints :) – For many (10+yrs) I have had horrible chin splints. I’ve iced them, added calcium to my diet, rested them in hopes they would heal, bought the best shoes possible for running. I can’t seem to find perhaps not a cure, but some help to either prevent, or decrease these bad boys. I will admit, I’m not much of a “stretcher”, and I’m getting better at that. Any help would be appreciated!!

Sincerely,

Painful in Texas :/
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  • Diary_Queen
    Diary_Queen Posts: 1,314 Member
    Try adding vinyasa yoga into your workout once a week and adding hatha yoga in once a week (alternate).... most articles ive read say to run through it.... that's what i do. i stretch some first, but it's never enough. I just keep going, but the yoga has helped
  • JThomas61
    JThomas61 Posts: 892
    Better edit that one before the sarcasm starts....(shin splints)
  • Puggy33
    Puggy33 Posts: 300
    I bought a pair of Zigtech shoes for running, had the same problem for years, these cured them in a heartbeat. hope that helps

    <3 Releven
  • netchik
    netchik Posts: 587 Member
    Ow that sounds horrible! You must get the most pain when you yawn..talk, eat... :laugh:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Your chin is part of your face. I think you are referring to SHIN splints. :smile:
  • Loko_Ino
    Loko_Ino Posts: 544 Member
    Those bad boys must really be working you to get CHIN splints..lucky boys.

    I would see your dentist..TMJ might be next.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Michael Douglas deals with chin splits ... not the same, I know, but maybe he does yoga too.
  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    BWAHAHAHAHA

    Sorry, it's shin splints. Try massage and ice!
  • meg7399
    meg7399 Posts: 672 Member
    COMPRESSION SLEEVES!!!!!!!!! I am a runner and I got SHIN splints all the time! I was told its because I dramatically upped my training for a half marathon and my legs were not ready. I was told compression sleeves or compression socks were the way to go! BOY, what a difference. I don't even feel my shins anymore while running.
  • runnerjenn0708
    runnerjenn0708 Posts: 400 Member
    ... Appreciate all the sarcasm folks ... typo
    I think we ALL know what I was referring to …
  • meg7399
    meg7399 Posts: 672 Member
    oh...and you need to stretch girl. before running is not nearly as important as after!!! STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH!!!!
  • Legalchica
    Legalchica Posts: 462
    Those bad boys must really be working you to get CHIN splints..lucky boys.

    I would see your dentist..TMJ might be next.


    muahahahaha thats what i was thinking!!!
  • hopebuck
    hopebuck Posts: 138
    stretch your calves and then stretch them some more!
  • IMDABOMBthe0wife0DABEAST
    IMDABOMBthe0wife0DABEAST Posts: 124 Member
    I know when we had shin splints in high school, we taped our shins, but the compression socks or sleeves would do the same thing and would be much less painful on the skin and pocketbook over a long period of time.
  • squishycow7
    squishycow7 Posts: 820 Member
    I usd to get them pretty bad... I've got super flat feet and stupid ankles so I have a lot of problems below the knee! Finding a good *expensive* running shoe or insert really does make a huge difference. You may even want to talk to a podiatrist to get fitted for a special one (like my brother had to do). Often leg problems start in the feet and work their way up...

    I'm also fighting the urge to tell you to eat more potassium, because I think that's for charlie horses, not shin splints, but hey maybe it wouldn't hurt :)


    Good luck!
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Were you actually fitted for your running shoes by a professional? Could be that you pronate or supinate (foot turns in our out) so you need a particlar shoe or possibly even orthopedic inserts to correct.

    Make sure you're not stretching when you're cold - warm up a bit first or wait until after your run. Stretching cool muscles may make matters worse.

    Look in to specific strengthening exercises for shins. A couple I know of are to walk on your heels then toes, and write the alphabet in the air with your toes (while sitting).
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    Fought these for years!! Twice they progressed to stress fractures(extremely painful, I could not climb stairs or have anyting touch my shins for weeks). Tried tonsa stretching, ice, supplements, shoes, wraps, PT, ect. The only thing that has solved them was this past winter spring when I transitioned to a mid/forefoot strike. I have not had even close to a symptom since and am running way higher weekly mileage. Not an option for everyone but worth concidering.
  • hello77kitty
    hello77kitty Posts: 260 Member
    Bump to read later :)
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    Bleugh they are horrible. I do one run out of three on grass or the treadmill, and this stretch works really well for me (it's a bit like soft porn but it does work hahaha) I do it every night - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hafXc1THHiI - I have anterior shin splints so I think you've got to experiment a bit.

    If I feel anything at all I go on the ibuprofen 3 x a day until it settles, ice etc. I know you've got good trainers but did you have them fitted professionally? Only because I got the trainers ok for the overpronating but I also needed wedges.

    Have you been checked for a stress fracture - or compartment syndrome? Any chance you can get a few sessions with a physio where they watch you run? Good luck though, they suck, and mine are always there in my left leg, just waiting for me to not stretch ;-)
  • FAVOLOSOMII
    FAVOLOSOMII Posts: 188 Member
    ... Appreciate all the sarcasm folks ... typo
    I think we ALL know what I was referring to …

    I'm sure it's all in fun. Seriously though, I just started "wogging" and because I'm terrified of those things, I try to stretch, stretch and stretch some more. Someone gave me the advice that since it's cold out, stretch inside where it's warm to warm up your muscles and then when you return, stretch inside again.

    I run in compression garments for reasons I won't mention here, but they DO help. Much success to you! :happy:
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    Oh also - are you holding the stretches long enough - and doing sets? Mine's been so much better since I did a regimented 10 mins of stretching afterwards, and built up to holding each stretch for 30 seconds, repeating three times.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Try adding vinyasa yoga into your workout once a week and adding hatha yoga in once a week (alternate).... most articles ive read say to run through it.... that's what i do. i stretch some first, but it's never enough. I just keep going, but the yoga has helped

    :noway:

    This is very bad advice. Running through pain is a great way to take a minor injury and make it worse.

    Do you have a link to an article that suggests running through the pain?
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    chin_wrap_universal.jpg
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    Sorry! Used this too - not sure if any tape would do but it gave me a bit of confidence after resting it to start again: http://www.sporttape.co.uk/
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    Chew gum. It will strengthen your jaw considerably.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Easy peasy shin stretch - kneel on the floor with your feet under you, tops flat on the floor, lean back.

    Also look at changing your running style. If you do an exaggerated heel landing, you lift your toes up with each step and overuse the muscles alongside your shins. I went from heel landing to my natural mid-foot landing and never suffered again.

    Good luck, and feel free to add me if you're looking for running buddies! :flowerforyou:
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    Try adding vinyasa yoga into your workout once a week and adding hatha yoga in once a week (alternate).... most articles ive read say to run through it.... that's what i do. i stretch some first, but it's never enough. I just keep going, but the yoga has helped

    :noway:

    This is very bad advice. Running through pain is a great way to take a minor injury and make it worse.

    Do you have a link to an article that suggests running through the pain?

    Agreed, running through it is a sure fire way to make it way worse. See my post upthread.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    chin_wrap_universal.jpg
    the face bra!
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    quality running shoes
  • jessicajane11
    jessicajane11 Posts: 10
    try using an eliptical..less impact..its better for your knees too! or a bike..should help! Ice wont do anything long term!!
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