2006-08-06 08:24:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
You need to do more stretching of the shins, calves, and ankles. Doing toe lifts and toe dips is a good idea, as are toe-pull calf stretches: put all weight on one foot, reach down and grab the toes of other foot, pull up while leaving the stretching leg muscles relaxed.
2006-08-06 08:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Charles D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shin splints are a great pain that I suffered as well in my running days. Are you running on the streets? I agree with the first answer that you do need to let them heal first. During that time I would reccomend that start doing calf raised at least 3 times a day doing 3 sets of 15 raises with each session. Also 3 times a day put one leg in front of the other and keeping your front leg straight and bending your back leg until you feel a comfortable stretching point. Then switch legs and repeat this again. Hold that position for fifteen seconds and do 3 sets for each leg. After you sessions get a piece of ice out of your freezer and just rub it up and down your shins until it all melts away. In approximate 10 days you will be feeling a big difference. Check your running shoes for excessive wear and replace if necessary. Once you resume running I would reccomend using gel type heal cups that can be found at most pharmacys. Make these stretches a part of your warm up regimine prior to starting you run. In my experiences I found that running on grass or dirt paths was a lot better on my knees and lower legs.
2006-08-06 15:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by diaryofamadblackman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your shin/s will hurt after any activity where the legs are the primary impact and stress reciprocates i.e running,jumping and most fast paced sports. you cannot really strengthen it, but you can increase bone density by warming up and down and by stretching for the equivalency of 5% of your activity time, also there is a method that full contact Thai warriors use, and that's shin collisions with a solid-to non move-able object...(if you like) or for the same effect do 5minutes of tiptoes with a rucksack and increase weight followed by 2.5 Min's rolling o bottle or rolling pinup and down the shin,and 2 end soak in cold(increase heat)water then stretch.do this 3-4x a week ,call 02380462042 room 1 for a copy of safe,basic and effective stretches 2 b sent 2 a location of choice. S.K.GILES
2006-08-06 21:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by stuart g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably shin splints, running more will not help them if you don't do something about the shin splints. some things that I have done to help is stretch you shins and legs really well, then wrap tightly with an ace bandage, but not too tight enough to stop blood supply.
then stretch again after the run and ice them
2006-08-06 15:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Chris D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is known as shin splints...unfortunatley, there isn't anything you can really do for them. Best thing to do, is to take time off from running for awhile (approx 2-4 weeks) and then when you return to doing ur running, start out gradually and build up to a more strenuous session, being sure to stretch out properly before, and cool down properly after.
Basically, go easy on them. Nothing much else can be done.
2006-08-06 15:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by tookie_8197 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be shin splints....the muscle is pulling away from the bone usually caused by pronation. Your hips, knees, and feet turning in when you run. More supportive shoes would help also tapping your toes before you go for a run. Tap your toes to the front and side until your leg feels tired. This really helps me.
2006-08-06 15:29:34 · answer #6 · answered by Terra Incognita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called shin splints, and it hurts like hell. You can strenghthen them by running more, but you need to let them heal before you run again. After that, make sure you stretch good before your run and make sure your shoes fit well, if there's not enough bounce in the heel of the shoe, your shins will overcompensate.
Oh yeah, I've found for myself anyways, that running on a slight incline (1% to 5%) prevents it.
2006-08-06 15:27:56 · answer #7 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor, but in my experience the condition you have or described is called shin splints, atheletes and track and field or any kind of running can cause then, you need to let them heal, dependant on how severe, about four to six weeks, if you havent done so join a gym let the trainer know about the condition ,if they are worth the salt, then they will give you a regime that will not hamper the recovery, but also strenghen the lower legs. regards LF
2006-08-06 15:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by lefang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are experiencing are shin splints caused by "a sudden increase in distance or intensity of a workout schedule" to learn more about this look at the following site http://www.medicinenet.com/shin_splints/article.htm
They explain causes dianoses and treatment
2006-08-06 15:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by mrraraavis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a common running pain. shin splints...as everyone eles told you...hah ..to strengthen them.....toe raises.....heel raises....i usually do 3 sets or 100 each when i work them out..but i don't have shin splints anymore. but just do like ten. then twenty. then thirty. so on. thats what i do. they go away pretty quick if you don't think about them
2006-08-07 01:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by Instant. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋