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Ice and compression

  • 23-10-2011 8:41am
    #1
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭


    2 weeks ago my doc told me to stop for 6 weeks due to shin splints in one leg. It hurts to walk on.

    I went out like a fool yesterday to run a few mile . I was bursting to get out.

    regretting my actions deeply now. worse walking pain now.


    My question is.

    Using ice and compression to aid healing.

    How many times a day would one use ice to help healing.?

    Should I use a compression bandage 24hrs a day?


Comments

  • #2
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Wow thats a long time to be suffering from shin splints without them getting better.

    I'd strongly suggest getting a second opinion from a doc/physio.

    Sports Injury Clinic usually have good info on various injuries.


  • #3
    shazkea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭shazkea


    +1 on the advice from RQ. I would suggest going to a physio (helps if they run themselves) who can work on the offending leg.

    I had shin splints last year and getting a good physio was key to getting to the root of the problem. They will give you advice on icing, exercises to help and whether to run or not.


  • #4
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    thanks. I upped my training over the last month on the road. Im just back from Tesco and I can hardly walk now. Inside of shin bone 1/2 way down to ankle.

    I did not think it was shinsplints TBH. Maybe it it. . The doctor said it within seconds of looking at me. I cant see how he diagnosed it so quick after poking my leg with his pencil . (still cost 50 euro).

    The pain did disapear after the 2 weeks , but came back straight away after a slow run.

    I think I will see someone else.

    I guess keeping it wrapped and iced till then can only be a good thing.


    Im thinking im going to miss my first 10k race on the 11th dec. Thats the really sore bit


  • #5
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,087 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    +1 on going to see a specialist rather than a GP.
    I did suffer from lower pain for quite a while and alongside the treatment I received, I ran on soft surfaces, avoided running downhill especially quickly and shortened my stride while I recovered.


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