I just started up again after being out for quite some time. I used to run 5 mi/day and had problems w/shin splints but now it's the muscle that gets really tight. It's so uncomfortable that I have to stop frequently.
2007-07-08 05:00:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
Sounds from your basic assesment that it could be compartment syndrome, which is when pressure in your lower leg muscles builds to dangerous levels, it can cut of oxygen and the nerves. I can't diagnose you over the internet, neither can anyone else, but that would be my best guess from that information; it is something you'll have to go to the doctor to, he'll do the tests, if it is compartment then it can get progressively worse if you keep training until an operation may be neccesary.
If cleared of that then it could just be tight muscles caused by your time out, and simply more effective warming up and regular stretching could prevent it in the future. To warm up walk around overexagerating your steps, jog around lightly then do some gentle stretching then do your run; at the end do a couple fo minutes slow jog after you've crossed your finish point, then do some more intense stretching than in the warm up. This COULD rid you of your symptoms, however as your saying your still in pain after you've warmed up(having to stop frequently) this may not be the case.
I'm not going to tell you which course of action to take first, treat it as simple tight underused muscle or as compartment. As with all such things if you do continue and it was the more severe then you'll have made it worse. The doctor could tell you one way or another what was wrong, however if you feel numbness/tingling in your foot it is almost certainly compartment so go to the doctor.
2007-07-08 05:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water. Stretch BEFORE AND AFTER running.
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 San Antonio Marathon, 1988
2007-07-08 06:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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!
2014-09-16 10:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you dont already do excercises before you run, you should. do basic stretches like flamingoes (bend leg up and hold it) to stretch out your calves and regular stretches such as lunges. if you have pain in your shins after running often, then you may have shin splints. in this case, take a towel and set your feet on top and scrunch your toes to grab the towel with your toes and hold it for a minute. this stretches the shin muscle. also, icing your shins helps with the pain. good luck
2007-07-08 05:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by ItzwhatIdo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch, and it is possible that your muscles just aren't strong enough to take 5 mi/day. My muscles tighten up when skiing for a long time and it's the worst feeling having no control over them as they just contract at their own accord
2007-07-08 13:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stretch out more before you run but if the pain doesnt go away i would go see a physical therapist.
2007-07-08 05:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by vbal_princess08 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your probably not flexible enough.
become a hardcore stretcher.
2007-07-08 14:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by EDUCATE about MARIJUANA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋