I get shooting pain in my shins when I'm running. what can I do to eliminate this problem?
Please help.
2006-12-07 06:05:13 · 12 answers · asked by PaLAuSKi 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yor probably have shin splints, or even worse, stress fractures in your tibia. ( i know this because I run track).You might want to stop running for a while because running will just make it worse. You should probably see a sports trainer or doctor and have them give you some kind of treatment until your shins get better.
2006-12-07 06:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by gremlin1422 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. It doesn't have to do so much with footwear, but proper footwear certainly helps. It happens when I over-train or run long distance. You have to stretch your shins before and after running, apply cold to the area, and rest until it heals. Otherwise, you're gonna have shooting pain in that area. You can also try buying those icy/hot patch things, which can be found at any pharmacy. They help relieve the pain and swelling.
2006-12-07 06:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably having shin splints from running on a hard surface.
Suggestions:
1 Run on a rubber track, treadmill, or a soft trail
2 Get better shoes
3 If you run a lot, buy shoes every year
Do lower impact exercises like bicycling or swimming instead.
2006-12-07 06:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by nutwpinut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a runner and you have shin splints. You need better shoes. It is from poor shock absorption. Never wear Nikes when you run. They give horrible shin splints.
2006-12-07 06:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are shin splints and are caused from improper shoe support and hard impact. The only way to heal is to rest them. When you resume running, you need to have shoes with good absorption soles to eliminate hard impact. Also try running on softer ground such as grass. Learn how to "roll" your feet and not land hard on them as your run.
2006-12-07 06:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by S H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ahh, shin splints. Ice the area after working out. Stretch it before running and exercise it by flexing your feet upwards. I had the same darn thing.
2006-12-07 06:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Obi-wan Kenobi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to let you shins rest, 2 weeks or so and change the type of shoes you are wearing, added support and cusion will help, but you have to heal first
2006-12-07 06:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a good session of warming up before you run. The pain may be due to muscle cramps or overstretching.
2006-12-07 06:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by Crazygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like severe shin splints that are a outcome of tiny (or perhaps on your case, more beneficial) rigidity fractures...to be particular though, see a medical specialist...I had a similar situation too.
2016-10-16 12:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by pataki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like what they call "shin splints" cause of this
is running on hard surface... kind of like a stress
fracture....
2006-12-07 06:15:13 · answer #10 · answered by ridingorracing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋