I think i suffer from shin splints as i have acute pain in my left leg by my shin .?

Question

I have heard this can be caused by over pronation ( meaning you wear down the outer edge of you shoe , have a look see if you are
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Does anyone suffer from this and how did you solve it ?

Answer 1

Go into the website www.mayoclinic.com and check it out there, you will get the absolute answer to your question without the guess work and it will guide you on what to do and when to get to a dr.
There could be a hairline crack also....
Check it out and then get to a Dr. if you feel you need to after reading the website.

Answer 2

A shin splint is the most common cause of exercise-induced leg pain encountered by athletes of all levels. This condition can also affect non-athletic people who are on their feet all day. In the past the term shin splint has been used to describe all forms of pain in the lower leg. Misleading terms such as compartment syndrome and stress fractures have all been used to describe a shin splint. However, a shin splint is a very specific problem. It is essentially an inflammatory reaction involving the deep tissues of the lower leg and may involve tendons & muscles.

The inflammatory reaction occurs at the point where the deep tissues insert into the inside (medial) or front (anterior) aspect of the leg bone (tibia), tenderness is usually present between 3-16 cm above the foot.

When a patient is suffering from a medial shin splint the pain and the tenderness will be present on the inner aspect of the leg. In an anterior shin splint, pain and tenderness is present on the front and outer aspect of the leg, in both cases, running and walking may be extremely painful. In severe cases, even light weight bearing may be painful.



CAUSES

Over training.
Mechanical problems with the feet such as "over pronation". Over pronation can be simply described as a condition which causes your arches to flatten out when you stand up. This causes your ankles to roll in towards each other and disturbs your normal walking pattern. If a foot over pronates the structures of the leg are stretched and put under stress, which increases the likelihood of that structure being injured.
Tight calve muscles.
A young novice runner training for long periods on hard roads and in poor physical condition.
Training on hard surfaces such as concrete.
Improper shoes, inadequate shock absorption.
Excessive rotation of the hip.


TREATMENT OF SHIN SPLINTS
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Decrease training immediately.
The use of crutches may be necessary to ensure there is non-weight bearing
Review stretching exercises may be necessary.
Light swimming may help to maintain fitness.
Do not train downhill, this can aggravate the condition.
Purchase shin splint insoles.

Answer 3

Stop Shin Splints Forever?

Answer 4

I used to get shin splints fairly regularly when I represented my county for athletics. Simply any pain in your lower leg at the front can be classified as shin splints. The pain can be caused by either swelling, or in some cases the tendons holding the muscle to your shin bone come away slightly (this can occur especially if your calves increase in size rapidly in a short space of time.)

Unfortunately the only cure is rest! However you can relieve the pain with anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen usually works quite well) and if you do get shin pain after exercise the best thing to do is get an ice pack on it as soon as you finish.

Answer 5

Yes i get shin splints. It is when you don't wear the appropriate shoes when walking. If you are going to be doing a great deal of walking at one time then it is best to wear suitable shoes. If I dont wear walking shoes and shoes that dont support my foot I find that, that is when i get shin splints.

Answer 6

most likely just shin splints. They are annoying, but are caused by improper running form. Generally its from too high of impact when you run, meaning you need to smooth out your stride.

Answer 7

I had it when I joined the military.
Basically you need to rest your leg for several weeks to a few months so that any swelling dissipates. Use pain killers and 'Deep Heat' to help.
Don't go jogging / running etc.