my other half came home from football on sunday with pains in his shins - they dont seem to be getting any better. what are they? and what can he do to ease the pain?
2006-11-14 02:32:25 · 7 answers · asked by alex_rccrd 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You've got some good answers here, I just wanted to add this: ICE in the first 24 hours is the best because it reduces swelling/bruising. After 24 hrs. HEAT is best.This circulates the blood to speed healing to the injured tissues.
2006-11-14 03:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by auntgnu62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch first was he hit there? any damage to the shins cause great pain and usually ends up being bruised on the bone. It took my son 2-4 months to heal and the pain subsided in 1 month but he still has the bump on the shin. If he was not hit then his shoes may be the cause more cushion some times is needed..
2006-11-14 02:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by kimc1492 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin splints, which are stress factors in the shin due to improper cushioning when running with improper sole cushions in the shoes, running on hard ground surfaces and/or improper running strides/steps. The only way to rid of shin splints is resting them (no running). Then consider wearing proper shoes which have a good cushioning sole. If possible, run on softer ground and the runner must learn to absorbs the impact while running.
2006-11-14 02:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be suffering from "shin splints", a painful condition. He needs to take it easy and rest. It should go away in a few days.
My husband has had this problem for years.
However, if the pain doesn't go away, I'd suggest he see a doctor. A doctor is the only one who will be able to tell him exactly what the problem is.
I hope this helps a bit, good luck.
2006-11-14 02:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suffered for years with this (shin splints). I used to be in the TA and be nearly in tears after a long march or run. I went to a sports physio (after my doctor told me I had to loose weight-even though I was early twenties and a size 8/10) who told me that I "over-pronated" and to see a Podiatrist.
They confirmed the problem (look at the heel of his shoe, does it wear more on one side?) and made me some custom insoles. They have changed everything and I now wear them in nearly all my shoes. I can run etc and get absolutely no pain at all.
Good Luck!
2006-11-14 03:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Emma F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin-splints possibly ... due to training on hard ground I used to get them when I was running a lot.
Try and train on grass if he can, avoid pounding the streets as much as possible.
Of course if may be something else but sounds the same.
2006-11-14 02:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by brianthesnailuk2002 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like shin splints
2006-11-14 04:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by ♥new baby born xmas eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋