why is it that every time i run, my "shins or chins" hurt ?

Question

how many days after i run on a daily basis will i get past the pain? p.s. i dont know if "shins" is correct, but its the front part of my lower legs, the muscle.

Answer 1

This is a very common problem. There are a few reasons :

1. Your calves need better stretching before you run. Running exercises the calf muscules more than the front of the leg. If the calves are tight, it can cause shin pain.

2. You are rolling your foot ( pronating). Wear good shoes. Get someone else to monitor your gait and see how you are rolling your foot. You can get shoes to correct over and under pronation.

3. You are running too fast, too soon, on a hard surface. Your legs are not ready for it yet. Do not overdo running because if not taken care of, this can lead to shin splints.

What to do :
1. Stretch - calves, hips, hamstrings, the entire lower body.
2. Ice the leg after running.
3. Do exercises that strenghen lower body.

Good luck.

Answer 2

a very common complaint in runners and atheletes called shin splintsShin splints
(Periostitis)
What are shin splints?

Shin splints is the general name given to pain at the front of the lower leg. Shin splints is not a diagnosis in itself but a description of symptoms of which there could be a number of causes. The most common cause is inflammation of the periostium of the tibia (sheath surrounding the bone). Traction forces occur from the muscles of the lower leg on the periostium.

Image 1 - Pain on the inside of the lower third of the shin.


Shin splints is an overuse injury and can be caused by running on hard surfaces or running on tip toes. It is also common in sports where a lot of jumping is involved. If you over pronate then you are also more susceptible to this injury.

Answer 3

Sounds like you have shin-splints, which is a condition where the muscle tears away from the bone. If you feel down the shin bone, and it feels a little bumpy, then this is probably what it is.

My daughter ran track and she had them. Unfortunately, there is no cure. If you want to run, there will be pain. She always iced them immediately after running, whether they were hurting or not. If they seem really bad, you might want to let them heal for several days before running again. This is a fairly common condition.

Answer 4

Shin splints are a b*tch to treat. Rest and analgesics and pain relieveing creams will help ease the discomfort. Take up swimming for exercise if that is an option. MSM 1-2 grams 4x daily for 1-2 months has helped some people, but there is no guarantee. Give it at least 60 days before you give up on it.

Answer 5

How much are you running? and with what intensity? It sounds like a classic case of shin splints, which the best thing for is rest, and icing them. Massaging the area that hurts helps speed the recovery up, and the last time I had this problem I went to a massage therapist and got a deep tissue massage. I run marathons and hate taking days off, but rest is your best option right now.

Answer 6

It's very possible you have shin splints. You just need to stretch them everyday and they should eventually go away. To stretch them and build muscle in the shins, pretend to write the alphabet with your feet using capital letters. For example, to make the letter "A" you will move your foot up then down and then left to right to make a line in the center.

Answer 7

You really need to read "Stop Shin Splints" by Gary Buchenic (also available in electronic format here: http://www.shinsplintscure.org ). It's about how to permanently cure your shin splints naturally. Worked for me and for thousands of people. Good luck!

Answer 8

i think it might be sudden weight gain that happen to me