Shin Splints

settopbox

I think I have em.

I have pain and discomfort running down the front of both of my shins.

I only get the discomfort when I start to run but when I am warm and get going the pain subsides by and large.

Occasionaly then I may get a dart of pain down my shins whils im sitting or resting during the day or at work.

I am playing sport and running pretty hard at the moment nearly 5 or 6 days a week and since we have had the dry spell lately I have really noticed this problem.

Firstly is it shin splints I have and secondly can I get by until mid June at least like this or are things likely to get worse.

Any Advice,
Thanks

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Yikes, I get the same pains from running/jogging so I try to do as little as possible. I find that jogging on softer ground like sand or grass helps a lot. I have no idea if that's just me or if it works for others too. Other than that I don't know much about it, sorry I don't think you will get medical advice here either, if that's what you are looking for.

d'Oracle

settopbox wrote: »

I think I have em.

I have pain and discomfort running down the front of both of my shins.

I only get the discomfort when I start to run but when I am warm and get going the pain subsides by and large.

Occasionaly then I may get a dart of pain down my shins whils im sitting or resting during the day or at work.

I am playing sport and running pretty hard at the moment nearly 5 or 6 days a week and since we have had the dry spell lately I have really noticed this problem.

Firstly is it shin splints I have and secondly can I get by until mid June at least like this or are things likely to get worse.

Any Advice,
Thanks

Shin splints is a catchall term for a number of conditions which cause pain in the lower legs.

Get them looked at by a physio, who will be able to sort what is actually happening.

DARCHA22

settopbox wrote: »

I think I have em.

I have pain and discomfort running down the front of both of my shins.

I only get the discomfort when I start to run but when I am warm and get going the pain subsides by and large.

Occasionaly then I may get a dart of pain down my shins whils im sitting or resting during the day or at work.

I am playing sport and running pretty hard at the moment nearly 5 or 6 days a week and since we have had the dry spell lately I have really noticed this problem.

Firstly is it shin splints I have and secondly can I get by until mid June at least like this or are things likely to get worse.

Any Advice,
Thanks

Shin splints are basically tiny fractures in the bone, when you let them heal the bone becomes stronger and less likely to fracture.

Dont run for at least 7 to 12 days. Let the bone heal completly.

Ice your shins. Take ibuprofen for the pain if its that bad.

I had the same problem after a few months out with an injury, havent had it since. Seems to only happen when i take 2-3 months off from running. (only happend me twice in my life, maybe 3 times)

Once you let the bone heal completly and then you trian regurlarly you shouldnt have a problem again. Unless you are prone to constant shin splints which would need surgery etc.

DONT TAKE THIS AS GOSPEL OR MEDICAL ADVICE, I AM JUST TELLING YOU WHAT I DID AND WHAT WORKED FOR ME.

d'Oracle

DARCHA22 wrote: »

Shin splints are basically tiny fractures in the bone, when you let them heal the bone becomes stronger and less likely to fracture.
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Not necessarily.

DARCHA22

d'Oracle wrote: »

Not necessarily.

Not necessarily...................



http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Injuries/LE/shin_splints.htm
The bones and muscles are arranged into 3 distinct compartments, each containing muscle, arteries, and nerves. These compartments (Anterior, Posterior, and Deep Posterior) and can be the cause of one type of shin splint pain (Compartment Syndrome). The muscles attachment to the bone, specifically Tibia, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, can be another cause. While the bone (Stress Fracture) can be a cause of the shin pain. And, finally the muscles themselves can be a cause of shin pain.

d'Oracle

I'm not sure what you are trying to prove here.

It seems to me that you have googled an article on Shin Splints (an often useless persuit) and proven me correct.

So I'm gonna go a step further and say that you should really not post medical advice.
Even if you rather hilariously post a disclaimer saying that your advice is not intended as advice.

g'em

OP there can be a number of causes behind shin splints, some serious, some not so serious. Unfortuantely we have to err on the side of caution here and we can only advise you to go to a physio and get them to give you their professional opinion. Best of luck.