2007-01-22 03:06:48 · 11 answers · asked by kevin b 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Sounds like either shin splints or stress fractures.
2007-01-22 03:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great advice from all here. It does sound like shin splints. If you haven't been to a shoe store to be fitted you should. And don't go to just any shoe store. Try to find a store that specializes in running shoes and gear. They will watch you walk and analyze your gait to offer the best shoes for you.
With no exercise for that long, you'll want to start small with short runs and try to build a good base. A few weeks at a couple miles an outing will be sufficient. Try throwing some running in with walking until you get more comfortable. Once you can run comfortably for 3 miles a few times a week I would say you're ready to begin training. Good luck to you with the 10K!
And of course remember that if you're ever in pain, stop what you're doing. You're body is begging you!
2007-01-22 03:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by jaxmiry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go easy on exercise if you have not been doing for long. Especially if you are overweight.
I guess you have been putting too much strain on your legs too fast. You need to go gradually about it. For now, stop the exercise (I assume it was jogging/running) until the pain stops. This is very important. You may have a joint or muscle injury. You need to let it repair itself, or it will get worse. It would be a good idea also to take some anti-inflammatory, prescription or over the counter. If you don't want to see a doctor, arthritis formulae (or any slow-release form) of tylenol is great. You have to take it for at least 10 days (10 to 15 days) for it to effectively resorb any swelling (you are NOT taking this for pain, but to stop further damage from the swelling).
If the injury comes back, or does not heal by itself, see a sports physiotherapist. They are the best people to take care of such injuries.
2007-01-22 03:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SHOES SHOES SHOES!! The number one cause of most pain from running is bad shoes!! Go to a good place that sells shoes and talk to someone about what you are experiencing. There is a place where I live that literally has you run on a track so they can watch how you run and then they tell you the shoe you need.
But, start out slow and build!! And invest in some good shoes, you will be thankful in the long run!!!
2007-01-22 03:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it could be a shin splint. Use the RICE formula. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. And don't run every day. Also go to a good shoe store and have them look at your feet to see if you you need special shoes such as motion control, stability, cushioned, etc.
2007-01-22 03:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you don't have enough support to deal with the stress on your joints. I think you should see a doctor of physiotherapist about this, it may be that you need special shoes for a while. In the meantime, try Pilates.
2016-03-29 08:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you started exercising after a 15 year gap!
2007-01-22 03:14:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably is a shin splint. just take it easy. especially after no exercise for that long. take your time and give your body a little extra time to heal in between runs.
2007-01-22 03:11:25 · answer #8 · answered by eriq p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the bone? Front of the leg?
Shin splints.
Painful.
Caused my muscle imbalance (front/rear of leg)
Rest it, ice it, then excercise it slowly.
2007-01-22 03:10:38 · answer #9 · answered by p_rutherford2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No exercise for the past 15 years!!!! Body saying "Oh my God"
2007-01-22 03:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋