I've always been somewhat active, but 2 weeks ago I began daily doubles for my high school volleyball team, and I've also been running a mile or two several times a week. My daily doubles are now over and I only have practices once a day, but I've been running the same amount. Towards the end of my runs my shins will start to hurt mostly on the inside of my leg instead of the front or outside. When I finish the pain gets more intense and then after about 20 minutes the pain goes away unless I put pressure on the part of the bone that is about 3 or 4 inches above my ankle. It seems like the pain has been getting worse instead of better the more I exercise. What can I do (aside from rest, because I can't stop going to practice or running) to stop the pain and stop it from progressing? Thanks!
2006-09-03 16:33:14 · 7 answers · asked by doodle 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you do have shin splints and keep running, you may end up with a stress fracture. Unfortunately, the ONLY way to stop it from progressing is rest. You can help it by wrapping your lower legs, but that is by no means a cure.
Go to a doctor. Your family doctor should be able to refer you to someone who specializes in sports medicine. If you let this continue, you could do serious damage to your legs.
2006-09-03 16:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by stormy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest until the splints heal --several weeks -- exactly what you didn't want to hear!
Or substitute other exercise that avoids the check-and-jerk of running -- can you swim instead of run for a couple of weeks? That would do it if you concentrate on lap swimming very diligently so that you keep your muscle strength while avoiding any jarring of the ankle area.
2006-09-03 16:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best method is to stop running for a few weeks and do some non-leg pounding exercises during that time like maybe stairclimber, swimming, etc.... resting your shins is usually the only way. ive been running for 22 years.
2006-09-03 17:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by scout 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stretch your calves before and after your workout. get better insoles. Ice your shins after your practice. part of getting past shin-splints is working through the pain but if it gets real bad then tell your coach because you can get injured
2006-09-03 16:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by miamiman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avoid running on concrete surfaces (stop if you can. If you can't, don't run hard on the concrete, but take it easy on the concrete). If you run, try running on asphalt. It is softer on the knees.
2006-09-03 16:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by Cor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain insoles that will work but you might have to have custom insoles made. ask your trainer.
2006-09-03 16:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Baseball 26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
***** u already asked this!
2006-09-03 16:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋