Sometimes my shins hurt like hell when I jog and I have to stop. I usually run for 30 minutes. I'm 20 years old.
2007-06-30 07:16:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
Read this...everything you need to know about shin splints and why you're getting them and how to prevent them:
http://www.watfxc.com/TF/TF%20Education/shin_splints.htm
2007-06-30 08:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ruthie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin splints are caused by muscle imbalance. Calf strong, shin weak. The way to correct this is to strengthen the muscles at the front of the legs. Lie face down in bed with your toes hanging over the edge. Pull your toes upward against the resistance of the mattress. Try to work up to 3 or 4 sets of 5 – 10 reps each. Good Luck
2007-06-30 16:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be the start of shin splits. Be CAREFUL...Shin Splits if not taken care of properly can turn into a stress fracture.
Try icing after your workouts, you can also try to do some of the shin stretches that are meant for preventative measures (since you are in the early stages they should help strengthen). If after icing for a few days they continue to bother you take some time off, its the only for sure cure.
But dont let it go too far without rest because it will only get worse.
If you need more info on the stretches please feel free to e-mail me.
2007-06-30 14:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by trakn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have what is commonly referred to as "shin-splints". This is fairly common in the Army due to the amount of running Soldiers do. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE) as some of the treatments. Often anti-inflammitories such as ibuprofen are used. Other than that, just take it easy and don't puch too hard, they'll heal and you can work back up. They may return but you just have to watch for the indications and remember to ease off a bit
2007-06-30 14:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by Joe D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you definitely have shin splints. i run track & suffered with them throughout most of season. icing them every night should help, an easy way to do that is by filling a styrofoam cup to the top with water, freezing it, & then massaging it into your leg for 10-15 minutes. Really, the only way you're going to stop hurting is by resting. Lay off of running for a few days, and do a lighter workout or weights. i know they can be such a pain!! good luck!
2007-06-30 18:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by sienna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely is shin splints, I first started getting them when I played softball in high school because the conditioning was very intense. Even though I haven't really done much in the way of running in the last four years mine still hurt every now and then, like when it gets cold...man, do I feel old.
2007-06-30 14:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by localsdrocker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have shin splints. i have them but im 13. u should try running on a softer surface like grass. u can also get a good pair of running shoes with arch supports. apply ice every day 4 15 mins. b4 and after u run.
hope i helped=]
2007-06-30 18:49:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋