shin splints

[bigp3]

I get them like a mf'er when I am on DBOL. I dont know why and I have tried everything to stop them. No luck. About a week after coming off the dbol they are gone. Who knows

 

[tempest2003]

ice, heat, run backwards on the track, and rub them, im not joking about the running backwards part, just job like a lap backwards. it will help make them feal a bit better. other than that all i can say is stick it out, i got them half way though track season this year, sucked. good luck!

 

[tiger88]

just suck it up and do toe raises ith resistance....some gyms have a machine for toe raises for shins...or the special muscle name with is tib___ something....and ICE ICE ICE

 

[cartoon_muscles]

Are you rollerblading on rough asphalt ? If so, get larger diameter wheels (78-82mm) for your skates. If your skates have smaller wheels, the ride will be more rough and can aggrevate the problem. Get the biggest diameter wheels possible and some ABEC 5-7 bearings. You will notice a huge difference in the comfort of your ride. If your skates can't go with larger wheels, get some different skates. Trust me.

I ride with Salomon XTR Speedster skates (80mm wheels + swiss bearings = smooth ride). I used to get splints with my older skates.

Hope this helps ...

 

[speedy7]

yes I agree with stretching as number one. When you do legs or run make sure you warmup, then stretch. At final mild stretch and also for next few days. Yes, dorsi flexor extensions should be done as well to compensate. I find its normally a muscle imbalance. I've run on the hardest of surfaces with no problems even at a much higher then natural weight. Make sure your shoes are quality for running if you are running.
Cheers

 

[newpump]

OK - I used to run a LOT for school. Each year at the begining of training, I would get shin splints (and look like a robot going to class for weeks). I discovered the following things help "get rid" of them quicker:

1. There is no magic pill that will get rid of them overnight - you need to train shins throughout the day EVERYDAY
2. Do toe lifts as often as you can during the day. These are done while standing (as often as you can ) by planting your heal on the floor and raising your foot up as high as possible (toes toward the sky). You should feel pressure on your shins. Hold the tension for 20 seconds or so, then switch to the other leg. Do 3 or 4 of these as OFTEN AS YOU CAN THROUGHOUT THE DAY. Anytime you are standing around.. do as Nike says "JUST DO IT".
2. Before running/doign whatever it is that causes the shin splints, do this warmup. Lift your whole foot off the floot (suspend it in the air). Rotate your foot around the ankle in one direction about 10~20 times (feel the pull in the rotation). Switch directions for the same amount, then switch feet. Do this during your warmdown as well.
3. Find a shoe that fits YOUR feet well. This is an individual thing. I swear by ASICS (lots of runners do) but some people prefer nike (they KILL my feet, but some people do better with them) or others.

Thats it. Where possible, work the calfs/shins. The only way to get rid of shin splints in the long haul is to strengthen them up. PERSEVERANCE will pay off. I never get them anymore - even on 20 + mile runs .

 

[newpump]

OH CRAP almost forgot - DO NOT RUN ON YOUR TOES!!!! For medium/long distance running, strike with YOUR HEAL not your toes. In fact, if this isn't natural for you, concentrate on it while running. It will build your calves more and keep you from getting injured (shin splints etc).

 

[The_Ghost]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I will put some of this advice to good use.