Two years ago I had vicious shin split which forced me to take a break for two years without jogging.
Right now it feels OK and I am looing to start jogging and most importantly avoid the same pain reoccurring again.
What's your best advice to avoid it?
Cheers
2007-08-26 07:37:20 · 8 answers · asked by skillipedia.com H 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I think start off slow, try fast walking and build yourself up to get it strong again. Maybe some mild weight training could help build it up too as this can strenghten up tendants and ligaments. LIsten to your body, if it gets too sore then stop.
2007-08-29 22:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by tanzanite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin splints are "usually" caused by muscle imbalances; it could be your anterior/front or posterior/back lower leg is weak or even your hip lacks mobility and your foot doesn't pronate (turn down) and supinate (turn up) as needed during gait and the result is a pulling on your shin bone (ouch!). The ankle and stretching area on our website might help; if not, a podiatrist is a (expensive) possibility.
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2007-08-26 07:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by fit guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in high school I, too, suffered this painful injury! I found out from coach that it takes time and is usually a separation of the tendon from the shin bone. It's usually cause by running too powerfully from tip toe type of running. Rest, rest, rest (healing), then conditioning! Good luck!
2007-08-26 07:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Knarf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always iced my shin splints. They hurt worse when you run on hard surfaces but eventually they subside. Use ice after your workouts and push yourself a little farther each time. Gradually your body will adapt. That was my experience in getting over shin splints when I ran track. I kept running.
2007-08-26 07:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by James L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During your stretches incorporate agilities that have you on your toes. Walk about 15-20 feet on your tip toes, then go back with your toes turned in, then again with your toes turned out. Repeat this on the heals of your feet. This won't guarantee you won't get shin splints, but if you do they won't be as painful. Good luck!
2007-08-26 07:53:45 · answer #5 · answered by JoLeigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good quality running shoes, and don't push it too hard too quickly.
You may be fit enough but you need to ease back into things slowly, no matter how good it feels its going at the time.
2007-08-26 07:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a good pair of running shoes.
Start out on flat, soft ground and work your way very gradually into running on inclines or harder surfaces.
2007-08-26 07:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take ice baths, ice your injuries, run on soft surfaces (dirt roads, etc.), wear decent shoes, and cross train.
2007-08-26 07:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by I am soooo splendiferous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋