Need help with Shin Splints?

Question

I have had shin splits for approx 2 years now, it first started when I was running but I now have it whenever I walk. I no longer run and only walk between 20-30 minutes a day but now have to stop every 5 minutes due to the pain.
I have been seeing a podiatrist who has given me stretches to do; he's tapped my feet and also had on-going deep and soft tissue massages, none of which has helped. The pain is now affecting my daily activities, what can I do now????

Answer 1

Shin splints usually come down to one of a few things:
1. Training errors...training to fast too quickly
2. Inadequate rest before resuming activitity (as an example, for people who've developed shin splints that progressed to stress fractures, I recommend that they be completely PAIN FREE for at a month before returning to low impact/limited weight bearing exercise and least 8 weeks before returning to running)
3. Improper footware
4. Improper training surface.

If all the above have been addressed, it usually comes down to structure and mechanics of the foot...stretching is important for some, but others need strengthening...particularly of quads, hip abductors and gluteals. Finally, if the structure of the foot is abnormal, corrective or supportive (whatever the needs are) orthotics are imperitive.

I recommend you follow up with a PT who has received signficant training in the biomechanics of the foot...especially with runners.

Answer 2

definite…may be shin splints. once you've discomfort interior the shin, the front, and back area of your leg. WHATYOU ought to DO a million. end the activities pastime 2. placed a chilly compress or ice %. (or a container of frozen peas wrapped in a towel!) at the front of your decrease leg intermittently for quarter-hour or so. attempt this for 2 days. 3. After the first 40 8 hours, use a warmth compress for 20 minutes 3 situations an afternoon. 4. See a healthcare professional if discomfort retains or if walking will become perplexing. 5. do not go back to operating till you’ve rested and healed. interior the lengthy run... continuously warmth up first Ask a coach or surgeon about orthotics (shoe inserts).

Answer 3

Hi. Shin splints are an injury which involves too much eccentric muscle action of the tibialis anterior. If you can stand it, do loads of reverse calf raises (look up the exercise on bodybuilding.com) to cause hypertrophy of that tibialis anterior. This will train the muscle to withstand more punishment before it gets sore. Or alternately, try walking uphill more and downhill less.

Answer 4

I went to my Chiropractor and he had a laser machine that you just let sit on your leg and its supposed to help you. Because you have had the issue for so long i would get an x-ray or something because the pain may not be just shin splints

Answer 5

have you considered seeing a physical or occupational therapist? They may be able to help.