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Shin splints pain when running
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jrlex said:
Search online for some stretches. Strengthen your calves by working them out (stronger muscles=stronger connective tissue). Eat a healthy diet and try to increase salt intake to increase water retention. If it hurts, don't run. If it doesn't, go for lights jogs but stop when the pain comes back. Squatting helps a lot too.
If you do the above for a few months, they should go away.
jrlex
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azul said:
Okay I hit calves once a week..I probably should up that to three times a week since they're such a small body part..I'm already on a healthy diet and in no way am I going to increase salt intake...I don't want to hold anymo9re water than I need to..But thanks for the suggestion..When it hurts I stop running and walk at an Incline of 8.5 at 3.5 pace for 30 min....and squats are 1st on my list of leg workouts..
thanks for the tips..I'm hoping this pain goes away soon..
jrlex
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lefler said:
Really IBprophen before a workout? I workout then I hit my cardio...I also take T-rex before I work out...Do you think the Ib prophen will mix ok with the T-rex..
Actually I was begining to think that it was the winny that was causing the pain...I heard it's hard on the joints..
jrlex said:
When I get joint pain of any kind, I eat more salt and it usually goes away. It might increase your BP by a few points, but that's no problem unless you already have high BP.
Yes, try doing calves 2-3 times a week. I'd stop when it starts hurting. If you're walking at such a high incline, you're putting even more strain on the problem area, and it'll hurt even more. 30 minutes is a long time.... Just start low again and slowly move your way up. Start running for 10 mins, and if you're fine, do 12.5 mins the next time. Just take it easy for a while and do other cardio instead (rowing, elliptical, bike).
theoak01
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for me shoes made a huge difference,I have a 6 month old pair of nike new balance,and they kill my shins,but if I run in my 4 year old saucony's Im fine,so that may help aswell.
maybe goto a running store and have them do a gait analysis,then they can tell you if your shoes are the problem
maybe goto a running store and have them do a gait analysis,then they can tell you if your shoes are the problem
Steve The Bluesman
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TheOak01 said:
Bingo. That did it for me. In my old spikes I used to get brutal shin splints. Last season I went to cleated running back shoes - more support.
Find a running shoe geared toward support and cushioning. It can make a big difference.
Good luck,
Bluesman
The_Chemist
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Please ignore most of what you have been already told.
I had the exact same problem and spoke to a professional marathon runner, a physiotherapist and an orthotics doctor. They all agree that shin splints when running are almost always caused by these two things:
1) an imbalance between your calf and shin muscles. Usually the former is stronger than the later with bodybuilders. The physiotherapist said "Try sitting in a chair facing the wall. sit a 10lb plate against the wall and on the end of your toe. Lift your toes toward the roof and you'll be stimulating your shin muscles."
The marathon runner told me to spell the alphabet A-Z with my toes before every run. This effectivley streches the shin muscles.
2) Under/Overpronation when running This is caused by your foot rotating either too much inward, or too much outward when your foot strikes the ground. Finding the right running shoe will almost always cure your probelm, as it did mine. I tried 3 types of shoes before I found the one that corrects my overpronation. Go to a running store and ask to do a foot test. Any knowledgable staff member will be able to tell what type of stride you have.
I had the exact same problem and spoke to a professional marathon runner, a physiotherapist and an orthotics doctor. They all agree that shin splints when running are almost always caused by these two things:
1) an imbalance between your calf and shin muscles. Usually the former is stronger than the later with bodybuilders. The physiotherapist said "Try sitting in a chair facing the wall. sit a 10lb plate against the wall and on the end of your toe. Lift your toes toward the roof and you'll be stimulating your shin muscles."
The marathon runner told me to spell the alphabet A-Z with my toes before every run. This effectivley streches the shin muscles.
2) Under/Overpronation when running This is caused by your foot rotating either too much inward, or too much outward when your foot strikes the ground. Finding the right running shoe will almost always cure your probelm, as it did mine. I tried 3 types of shoes before I found the one that corrects my overpronation. Go to a running store and ask to do a foot test. Any knowledgable staff member will be able to tell what type of stride you have.
hairlossguru said:
Actually, that's exactly what we said. I suggested stretches, and if you type shin splints into google you'll find the stretches you suggested along with others. Someone else suggested different shoes. So did you.
Although your advice is good, there is no need to tell him that all advice other than yours is useless.
jrlex
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azul said:
ok, the incline doesn't really hurt while I'm doing it but if you think I'm just agrivating it then I'll try taking it easy and see how it goes.. It's wierd though...It's like somedays I'm fine and other days it's like "oh my god the fucking pain"
You know for being in a Igloo you give pretty good advice..Thanks bra!
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jenscats5
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jrlex said:
I would doubt it.... Look for one that caters to runners specifically.....
We have one here called the Running Company.....
Eringobraugh
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Youre lucky if its just shin splints, I have anterior compartment syndrome that I used to think was shin splints, drives me fucking apeshit and Im not going to have surgery for it any time soon, maybe next year so I just have to live with it
weightaddict
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I suffered with shin splints for a couple of years and it really got in the way of my regular cardio. I finally went to a doctor who sent me to sports physical therapy and the most important things I learned are:
1.Good Shoes-New Bablance makes an excellent running shoe 991 (for my overpronation, this shoe made all the difference in the world.
2.Stretch before you run or power walk.
3.Wrap your chins. I use the regular Ace sports bandages everytime I walk or run and I haven't had a problem in 2 years now!
It worked for me and I was in serious pain.
1.Good Shoes-New Bablance makes an excellent running shoe 991 (for my overpronation, this shoe made all the difference in the world.
2.Stretch before you run or power walk.
3.Wrap your chins. I use the regular Ace sports bandages everytime I walk or run and I haven't had a problem in 2 years now!
It worked for me and I was in serious pain.
Ease up on the running until the pain goes away. I always go them when they made us run in combat boots. Pussies get running shoes now.
Anyway slow up and shorten the stride so you are not stretching so much. Do the leg stretches like fold a leg in and grab the other foot and pull toward you. Should take about a week, maybe 2 to get over it.
May want to run with a trainer to check you posture, stride etc. Maybe you are doing something wrong as you go heal to toe in your stride.
Anyway slow up and shorten the stride so you are not stretching so much. Do the leg stretches like fold a leg in and grab the other foot and pull toward you. Should take about a week, maybe 2 to get over it.
May want to run with a trainer to check you posture, stride etc. Maybe you are doing something wrong as you go heal to toe in your stride.
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