Help with YOUR Shin Splints.

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  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    ok finally got around to time to read alot of things from my mfp friends I had been meaning to get too.
    I am not running right now but use to run on my highschool cross country team (way too long ago) and also
    just for my own pleasure about 14 miles a day down a river road by my house which nicely happened to be 7 miles
    in length each way. I did have this issue so many times and ran through it thinking I needed to tough it out, never
    realizing I most likely did more damage, I was young. I hope once my weight comes down I would love to get back
    into running but never knew any of the things you wrote about back then. I will definitely apply this once I start come spring.
    Thanks for the info.
  • Bump. Great info J.R. Thanks.
  • Wallaby2
    Wallaby2 Posts: 132 Member
    Hi. I'm new to running/jogging and have just completed two weeks of a C25K program. A couple of days ago (my rest day) I made the mistake of having a burst of running, while trying to adjust my style a bit on a concrete surface. I've slightly injured the inside of my left shin (between angle & half way up shin). Thanks for the tips, they should come in handy & I hope to continue with the program without injury. :)
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    Glad to have found this post. I started having really sore muscles along the front anterior side of my tibia and am wondering if I could have developed shin splints from doing jumping jacks indoors in walking shoes (hadn't gotten running shoes yet). I'll probably give it another week before getting x-rays for hairlines, but this sucks in the meantime.
  • alikat789
    alikat789 Posts: 105 Member
    Glad to have found this post. I started having really sore muscles along the front anterior side of my tibia and am wondering if I could have developed shin splints from doing jumping jacks indoors in walking shoes (hadn't gotten running shoes yet). I'll probably give it another week before getting x-rays for hairlines, but this sucks in the meantime.

    Jumping jacks are killer for shin splints. When i first started Zumba, (i didn't have the shin splints pain at the time) we had a lot of jumping jacks during a couple of songs and i did did the full blown jumping jacks. and suffered from shin splints for the next couple weeks.
    So i do modified jumping jacks (one leg at a time). In time you can try to do jumping jacks again but not until you have the muscle built up in the legs.
    Now i can do jumping jack without modifications but i don't overdo it and listen to my legs to determine if i need to modify the jumping jack or not.

    Proper running shoes make a difference. Another option is to get a form fitted insole. I had a shoe store in town fit my fallen arch with an insole that costs $20.00 and i wear them daily in my dress shoes, if i don't i feel the stress on my calves. I even took to wearing the insoles at home in my slippers while i was suffering from the shin splints.

    Take it easy with shin splints and only increase any exercise by 10% per week.
    I suggest to see a physical therapist to help deal with shin splints. Personally I found acupuncture helped my calves to relax.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Glad to have found this post. I started having really sore muscles along the front anterior side of my tibia and am wondering if I could have developed shin splints from doing jumping jacks indoors in walking shoes (hadn't gotten running shoes yet). I'll probably give it another week before getting x-rays for hairlines, but this sucks in the meantime.

    I had shin splints when I first started running, but it has gone away. I recently started jumping rope and am suffering from them again, so I am guessing that jumping jacks would be the same type of activity. I actually found it worse skipping with my running shoes on, but now I am getting used to it. I did take my shoes off but that damn rope hurts when it hits your toes.
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    bump
  • erintheinspiration
    erintheinspiration Posts: 229 Member
    Great info! I'm a new runner and started having an awful pain in my left leg. Sounds like shin splints are the culprit! I'm definitely going to take these tips and try them out. Thanks again! :)
  • wayne4825
    wayne4825 Posts: 166 Member
    Sweet, gonna have to keep this topic as a favorite. I've always wanted to take up running but my shins kill me everytime. Thanks for the info!!!!
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
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  • wally1uk
    wally1uk Posts: 120
    This thread defo deserves a bump!!

    I'm starting week 4 of the C25K programme...I'm a big guy and haven't 'run' since I was a kid. first couple of runs shin splints were really bad. I run on tarmac or on the treadmill, so both are hard surfaces. I bought some cheap running shoes (or so they were marketed as :S) and the splints were just horrendous...a runner friend of mine told me off for being so tight and I managed to get a really good pair for half price...the difference it has made is unbelievable.

    Instead of feeling every jolt going up my legs and hurting my knees too, the new shoes have made everything more bouncy and cushioned...took a while to get used to them, but so much better. Only time I get splints now it when I move up weeks and increase the lengh of time I'm running. I guess this is normal as it takes a couple of runs for the muscles to build up to the new intensity...but they are no where near as bad.

    I've found, if you look around, you can pick up a really good pair of running shoes for about £30 here in the UK. If your in no rush, keep an eye on the various sports shop websites as they do have pairs in there 24 hour sales at great bargains :)
  • jenstanley13
    jenstanley13 Posts: 193 Member
    some great advice here and look forward to putting it to use. i have the problem with my calves hurting more than shin splints when walking and have both when i have tried to add some jogging segments to my walking...hopefully some of the suggestions here will help tremendously.
  • shorty313
    shorty313 Posts: 432 Member
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  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    The exercise I do that seems is to help is to stand on a stair with just your toes on the stair and stretch your calf muscle by pushing your heels down then also stand on tip toes. I alternate between the two to get everything nicely stretched after my run. Seems to really help!
  • Kotasmommy
    Kotasmommy Posts: 124 Member
    I'm not a runner right now but I got them from doing Insanity. Thanks for the info. You told me A LOT more about them than my own doctor did.
  • rachemn
    rachemn Posts: 407 Member
    bump. lot's of great info here. Thank you!
  • twoboys2012
    twoboys2012 Posts: 352 Member
    Thank you so much ... great info
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  • hunterjumper642
    hunterjumper642 Posts: 115 Member
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  • WhiteCoc0
    WhiteCoc0 Posts: 160 Member
    Thanks for the advice. I had this issue...and took a three week break to strengthen my legs with other activities.
  • graycaro
    graycaro Posts: 71 Member
    awesome, thanks!
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    Thanks for the tips - I've been running for years, and just developed shin splints for the first time (it was definitely overtraining).
  • dadeys1
    dadeys1 Posts: 40 Member
    Great info. Thanks!! I put these into practice.
  • Thanks for the advice, I hope to finally conquer the shin spints and enjoy running.
  • quickfin
    quickfin Posts: 78 Member
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  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
    AWESOME THANK YOU!
  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
    You say to take Ibuprofen after a run. Would it be beneficial to take it before a run?
    inquiry minds want to know :smile:
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    Was just directed to this link & I am so glad b/c I am having my first issue with shin splints on both legs....Thanks for the advice on the stretching...I am taking a few days off & going to use these exercises to help heal & strengthen my shins.... :)
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