2006-06-07 19:14:33 · 15 answers · asked by Mist 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Welcome to shin splints.
Spend the money and get a good pair of running shoes that offer support.
I like nubalance the best.
Good luck.
2006-06-07 19:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by jymsis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The suggestions you got were really good. If I were you, I would go see a massage therapist or chiropractor. It sounds like a soft tissue injury to your tibialis anterior. If you go to an M.D., they'll just give you pain killers at best so ice and massage it and change your shoes. With your thumb, press hard right below your knee towards the outside of your leg. If you feel the pain, you my dear, have the dreaded shin splints- trust me-deep kneading does the trick.Any problems, ask me for further advise
2006-06-07 19:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nora L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're called "shin splints". Dancers get them, too.
The basic treatment for shin splints is no different to most other soft tissue injuries. Immediately following the onset of any shin pain, the R.I.C.E.R. regime should be applied. This involves Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Referral to an appropriate professional for an accurate diagnosis.
Here's some exercises to help prevent them:
http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/0161-shin-splints-treatment.htm
2006-06-07 19:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it is just a muscle strain. Do you do warm-ups before running? That would be good as it helps to stretch the muscles and loosen them and warm them up for the run.
Put a warm towel in the front of your leg to ease the pain. If it persists, see a doctor.
I hope you will be okay.
2006-06-07 19:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by ksteve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are probably shin splints. The best way to cure them is to stay off the legs and ice the area. You can also walk on your heels to strengthen that area so you will not hopefully have further damage.
2006-06-07 19:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a foam roller massager available from www.performbetter.com to work it out. You also need to decrease your mileage until it settles down and do not run on concrete,especially if you are a beginner.
A good sports massage will help and cost more, but both this and the foam roller WILL NOT feel good at first, but will help.
Another tip. try not to curl your toes up as you stride out, keeping your feet relaxed in the shoe will help a little too.
2006-06-08 01:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by turtle girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are heavier,like I was, lose a bit of weight.
If that is not the case it could be anything from bone spurs, hyperextension( not warming up enough), poor running posture.
Give me more specifics, I'll give you a better answer.
2006-06-07 19:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best frontal calf stretch I've found is to cross one leg in front of the other while standing and try to touch your toes.
2006-06-07 19:16:59 · answer #8 · answered by m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amputate
2006-06-07 19:16:22 · answer #9 · answered by Devo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have that too, but from walking long distances even (even going to the grocery store)
i was told they are shin splints. nothing they can do, they said.
i've had them for years, even though they aren't supposed to stay that long. when i know i'll be walking for a while i preemptively take aleve.
2006-06-07 19:17:51 · answer #10 · answered by mj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋