Running injury?

fininski
fininski Posts: 32
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Im really worried about my shins...
I wear proper running trainers when i run, but im still getting achey shins!!
I recently took a bit of a break from my exercising, the past say 5 weeks at a GREATLY reduced amount of exercise, but it doesnt seem to have made a difference, they still hurt when i finish my run....Not while im actually running but afterwards...

Anyone experienced anything similar?
I thought maybe because it was persisting AFTER rest that maybe it wasnt shin splints??

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  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    I suffered terrible when I first started running. For me personally I was wearing the wrong shoes. I also wear compression socks when I run. I also notice I have more issues when I don't stretch before and after runs.
  • Domestica
    Domestica Posts: 91
    I recently read in Runners World magazine that you shouldn't rest for too long with certain injuries as resting can make some injuries worse. Using the muscles (lightly) can actually help speed up the healing because it gets everything moving and blood circulating to that area. They suggested scaling back (but not completely).

    I'd also be thinking about the shoes you're wearing...are they new? Have you ever had that make/model before? Sometimes that's all it is.

    You should consult a physio therapist if you can.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Compression is a good suggestion. Also, there are stretches to do for your shins and your calves. Shin splints are actually caused by really tight calf muscles pulling from the back. Google it and you'll find a ton of helpful guides. It's preventable and more importantly treatable!

    Good luck!
  • stayxtrue
    stayxtrue Posts: 1,186 Member
    Okay I have been getting this exact same issue. I sought a phyiso and its most likely the muscle becoming quite tight, around the shin bone.

    You can ice it after a run, also massaging helps.

    But the biggest thing is most people dont do enough stretches. Check out this website, Through wearing compressions tights and these stretches I have seen my running times dramatically increase! and the pain is getting much better!

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml

    Also dont rest for too long you need to keep your body active
  • conchita962
    conchita962 Posts: 327 Member
    I'm a C25K graduate..and now I'm a runner. I had been plagued with shin splints..I've have done TONS of research.

    Take an antt-inlflammatory for pain (make sure you take enough) Go to the dollar store and get resusable ice packs and 2 ace bandages. Several times a day ice your shins for about 20 min at a time.

    Go to the local running store with your shoes to let them analyze your walk and make sure that you don't have some kinda of issue that needs to be addressed (over pronation etc.) I needed an extra cushion insole in my shoe and it worked WONDERS :)

    DON'T DO TOO MUCH TOO SOON OR TOO OFTEN!!!!

    I had to cut back my running to 2 days per week to allow my shins to recover. After about 10-12 weeks I'm getting ALOT better, almost completely pain free.
    I also cut back running on concrete and run on trails as much as I can.

    You know it's shin splints if after you warm up while running the pain is diminished. These things can be a pain in the a** but if you do what I did then you'll get thru it.

    Hope this helps!

    ~Dawn
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