I think I have shin splints! anyone know anything about these?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I think I have shin splints! anyone know anything about these?

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:05:29 AM EDT

i didn't run for a good 2 months this summer than I started running about everyother day 2-3 miles.

Before the summer I was running alot like 3-4 miles 4 times a week.

the pain is in my left shin only about 1ft up from my ankle on the left side.

It starts out hurting for the first mile then after that it feels fine, until the next day were a kinda dull pain starts up.

I bought new shoes cause I suspected my old ones were crap.

Should I try running on a cushioned track? Should I keep running? and do you guys think these are shin splints??

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:11:20 AM EDT

[#1]

shin splints suck. before you run, stretch your shins. get someone to stand on the top of your feet with their heels, then pull up with your toes. ice your shins when you get done running. you'll eventually build up enough strength to where they won't hurt.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:14:43 AM EDT

[#2]

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shin splints suck. before you run, stretch your shins. get someone to stand on the top of your feet with their heels, then pull up with your toes. ice your shins when you get done running. you'll eventually build up enough strength to where they won't hurt.

So running probably wont make them worse?

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:18:46 AM EDT

[#3]

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shin splints suck. before you run, stretch your shins. get someone to stand on the top of your feet with their heels, then pull up with your toes. ice your shins when you get done running. you'll eventually build up enough strength to where they won't hurt.

So running probably wont make them worse?

no, just scale it back a little. shin splints are a common problem when you've had a lay-off from running activities, and running it off is the way to go. build up to more distance depending on how your shins are responding and try to run on grass when possible. also, try to avoid hills until your shins feel 100%.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:21:18 AM EDT

[#4]

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. build up to more distance depending on how your shins are responding and try to run on grass when possible.

is it true sidewalks are the worst?

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:22:50 AM EDT

[#5]

I never had shin splints until I put on weight. Toe taps are good way to strengthen your shins. You can do them anywhere, keep your heels on the floor and bring your foot up as far as it will go and repeat.

Try running on soft surfaces. Hardpack and pavement sucks.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:23:21 AM EDT

[#6]

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shin splints suck. before you run, stretch your shins. get someone to stand on the top of your feet with their heels, then pull up with your toes. ice your shins when you get done running. you'll eventually build up enough strength to where they won't hurt.

So running probably wont make them worse?

no, just scale it back a little. shin splints are a common problem when you've had a lay-off from running activities, and running it off is the way to go. build up to more distance depending on how your shins are responding and try to run on grass when possible. also, try to avoid hills until your shins feel 100%.

I had shin splints in high school and my trainer told me to not run as fast or as hard, but keep to a slow jog.

I hope this helps, i know how they feel!!----ouch!!!

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:24:34 AM EDT

[#7]

i heard you can specifically work the muscle that is causing the pain by tying a string to your big toe and then looping it over a doorknob with a weight on it. you can do reps with your foot to work the muscle...won't take long to get it in shape. used to work for me.+

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:25:46 AM EDT

[#8]

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. build up to more distance depending on how your shins are responding and try to run on grass when possible.

is it true sidewalks are the worst?

any hard surface puts a lot of stress on the legs, a surface with a little (but not a lot of) give is ideal. good shoes help, also.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:25:55 AM EDT

[#9]

Ohh man your hurting me just reading the title. Get some ICY hot on them and get beter!!!

Owwwwww

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:28:21 AM EDT

[#10]

stretch them out eh, sit on the couch and ley your legs across a coffee table or something, then have the good samaritan of your choice push on the top of your feet

shin spints occur when your oversstressing and the muscle actually starts pulling away from the bone

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:29:13 AM EDT

[#11]

Get the long 2ft rubber bands and wrap one around your foot and the other and around a stationary
(heavy sofa leg) object and pull your foot towards yourself. Kind of like a foot curl. (pivoting at the ankle) I was told splints occur due to the weak tiny muscles around your chin bone. An i

nbalance in muscle. The same way a weak back is due to weak or no abdominal muscles. Does that help. It worked for me.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:29:49 AM EDT

[#12]

you should post this for the guys in the fitness forum. they could help you better.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:38:39 AM EDT

[#13]

I got shin splints my first year of running cross country in high school. Doctor advised me to buy a particular brand of shoe called Osagas because of the cushioning thyey provided. Don't think they make that brand any more though.

Also told me that when I run, to concentrate on how I bring my foot down. By concentrating on having my heel strike first and at the right angle, I could roll my foot and spring off the ball of my foot. My shin splints went away and I ran cross country the following year and my senior year with no problems.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:47:17 AM EDT

[#14]

I ran CC in high school, and got them all the time. I learned asprin is cheaper in bulk.

Anyway, my coach said to run on softer stuff, grass and the like, rather than concrete. Stretch well, work on building your shin muslces.

Also, just keep running. I got them real bad one week, and my coach said "You can run on them, and they'll hurt a lot. Or you can not run on them, and they'll hurt a lot." So I ran.

Posted: 9/17/2004 10:52:33 AM EDT

[#15]

all shin splints are is an inflammation to the front muscle on your shin. running will not bother them, but a great way to get rid of them, if you have the tools, would be to balance a light dumbell on your toesand do toe lifts. that will focus on that particular muscle.

Posted: 9/17/2004 11:33:51 AM EDT

[#16]

Screw all this "light jog" crap. Your body is already telling you the answer. The more you work it, the stronger it becomes.

Turn up the volume and tough it out. They will go away.

ETA: Good shoes are a must though.

Posted: 9/17/2004 4:56:24 PM EDT

[#17]

Shin splints

the terminal disease no one talks about

I hope your affairs are in order, you won't suffer long!

Posted: 9/17/2004 8:19:25 PM EDT

[#18]

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