Shin splints

[Youngblood]

Welcome to pain, CFH.

Ya a good pr. of shoes is a wise start. I got mine from a store that measured gait, how and where you distribute your weight, both walking and running. Paid a bit more for them but ultimately it was worth it. A podiatrist isn't a bad idea either, and certainly a thought if the problem remains a recurring one.

Now that you are working out regularly, you should be thinking about a good overall stretching program...so basically...just agreeing with Adam here.

[jellybean1986]

My hubby used to suffer from these and they caused him an awful lot of problems when he tried to train. He seen a physio and found that the problem was to do with the mechanics of his legs. When he stands up straight with his to legs tight together, his shins and knees dont meet the way most people do, his seem to curve outwards so that there is quite a large gap between his knees, if you know what i mean. He had to get special insoles made to help his legs be in a better position.
He was also advised to immediatly stop training as it will not get better while training. Ice his legs every evening until the pain goes away. And then start training gently and build it up rather than putting too much pressure on the legs at once. Since getting the insoles he has had no more problems.

[NUCLEAR BULL]

there are many different reason why people get what is called shin splints ( shin splints is now an old term as it generalizs the condition ) i have for years had problems with my shins, after years of physio, poditry, slow build up programmes, multiple iceing, medication. i saw a surgen who operated on me to cure a form of compartment syndrome............the result was great.........i was running 5 times a week, tennis, football with no problem............how ever i now have another problem know as mtss............i will be starting my treatment next week which will mean new insoles made, streching and strenghing of clam, thigh, hamstring, buttucks and spine and back as well as 3 sets of injections over a 3 month period

the best thing you can do is stop training as ity could become a chronic problem....get checked by a good physio so the cause is found

[Howlin Mad Missy]

There are several reasons why you may be getting pain in the shins. Please check here for alternatives The Virtual Sports Injury Clinic

and get yourself to a good sports physio. I had to visit 3 before I found a good one that had me up and moving about after two visits and left me with a self treatment programme.

[CFH]

Hey folks, thanks for the advice. They've gotten pretty bad, so my girlfriend is going to set me up with an appointment to see her physio guy. It's gotten to the point where it hurts to jog, even a little bit etc., so I'm a little worried that I have done damage. Oh well. I also won't be exercising for the next 1.5 weeks or so because I'm getting a new tat on Sun. and I can't exercise while it is healing.

Thanks again.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

for now - apply some arnica oil over the shins then apply an ice bag 3x a day for about 15mins.

Good luck

[yvonne]

I suffed from chin splints a few times when i go jogging.It could be the fact that he needs new trainers after the cushion on his insoles might not be obsorbing the impact of the vibration when his feet pounds the hard surface as he's running.Does he jog or run on hard surfaces??That's why i got my,my trainers were at least 18 months old and its recommend to new new trainers every 6-8months or soo.R.I.C.E,is a good way to get rid of it,REST,ICE,COMPRESSION,ELEVATE!Do that at 20minutes intervels with a ice pack wrapped in a towl about 3 times a day.