How do you heal shin splints... can you still run?

Answer 1

Shin pain could be caused by your shoes.

If you can get to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes, they are better at looking at your running form and recommending a shoe for you.
Fleet Feet is a chain of stores around the country, but there are many stores owned and worked in by runners. They can watch the the way your foot and ankle react when they land and decide if you need a motion control or stability shoe.

That was my problem. When I ran, my foot and ankle would roll to the inside, pulling on the tendons on the shin. When I got motion control shoes, the problem was fixed.

For the pain you have now, you need HI-RICE:
Hydration -- drink a lot
Ibuprofen -- for pain
Rest -- get horizontal
Ice -- put ice cube in a ziplock; wrap ziplock in towel
Compression -- wrap an ACE bandage around the area
Elevation -- put pillows under leg until it's higher than heart
Give this treatment a couple days; then try running again in your new shoes.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Check your shoes. Don't skimp, this is the most important equiptment you need for running. Get a good $100 pair that fit your feet. Go to www.roadrunnersports.com and click on "Perfect Fit Finder" on the bottom of the page. It will give you a list of some shoes that you can look for at your local stores. I've tried the shoes they recommended for me, and I've been very happy.

Answer 4

ONly thing to do is rest them and dont stand on your tippy toes or put pressure on the fronts of your feet because thats what makes it worse