Shin splits problem

[gjohnson5]

could be Pes Planus (flat feet) thus causing a bad distribution of weight to you shin and knee. If this is the case, there is no shoe that you can buy that will fix the problem. Get your feet check and see if you need arch supports in your shoes

 

[billfred]

it has been posted before, but you really can't spend too much on the shoes and change them frequently.

If you are training every day, have two pair and alternate.

 

[nycdiesel]

get some orthropedics..i know i spelled that wrong

 

[splperformance]

Rub DMSO on them b4 exercising.

newbie to running...what exactly is DMSO??

 

[jb160]

Here I had a similiar issue turned out not to be shin splints.


http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...c-exertional-compartment-syndrome-600326.html

 

[mammalspod]

I used to have a chronic problem with shin splints until I changed my running style. I read an article about how Kenyan runners who learn to run barefoot use more of a mid-foot striking style. American runners use a heel-striking technique. The point of the article was that running shoes teach you to run incorrectly and that mid-foot striking is more efficient and will yield faster times. I altered my strike just by running and trying to land on my mid-foot more instead of the heel. I don't feel like I'm any faster, but I haven't had shin splints in over a year and it feels like it is much better on my feet. Give this a try, I'm anxious to hear if anyone else gets that same result.

 

[Sal2001]

I know for me, anytime I get shin splints is when I start increasing my speed or doing speed drills. As mentioned already, stay off that nasty concrete when possible.

Where did you get your running shoes? If you didn't go to a running shoe store and get your running gate anaylzed, I would highly recommend it. Just because you're wearing a "name brand" sneaker doesn't mean it's the right sneaker for your feet. Playing football is different from going out and running forward for so many miles.

Keep icing your shins after runs and do toe-taps and other shin stretches. Good luck and take care of your shins.