Shin Splints Problem

drollab

every now and again I get shin splints in the same spot.

Can anyone recommend a cure or a way of preventing it?

I try not to run on the road and run on grass instead.

Would cycling with shin splints make it worse?

thanks

far2gud

check the fitness forum, there is a coupla threads on this. Bad footwear can be a majot factor as far as I can remember.

dlane99

im plagued by them.
as far2gud said, propper runners is very important.
lots of stuff i've read on the net talks about the R.I.C.E recovery method:
rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Don't try to run through the pain, i tried that when i started training last summer, it put me back months because they just got worse.
Rest is really the best thing imho.

one website i read said that stuff like cycling and swimming while recovering is good as it helps build up fitness and can help loose weight (being overweight can be a contributory factor to shin splints )

ike

Hi, I got these last year basically I rested for 2 weeks (cycled instead), got fitted for new runners and got a sports therapist to 'rub' them out I haven't had them since. I would say your runners are probably the main factor.

Stupid_Private

One thing I do, which I'm not saying is gospel but seems to work for me is the following.

Stand with your back against the wall, feet together, feet about 6 to 10 inches from the wall.
Raise your toes and hold for 10 seconds
Repeat 10 times.

I don't do this all the time, really only if I can feel my shins after a run. I'll keep at it for a few days and it generally clears up.

If you're training and you can feel them getting worse, rest is the best option

slogger

shinsplints can be a pain in the a##.The area usually becomes inflamed after a run so make sure to ice.good trainers and running on grass make a big difference.Cycling and swimming are great to maintain fitness.
go to a massage therapist and get the problem sorted.

slogger

Go to a sports massage therapist and get it sorted.Ice after runs due to inflamation.

shels4ever

I was also told that warm bath helps these also, but not after a run . Not sure how true this issue, but when i had a problem i went to my physio and sorted out footware, always best to get a pro's advise.

--amadeus--

No medical advice, as per Charter.

As a general rule it's not a good idea to dredge up threads that are almost 2 years old either