Shin Pain...?

Question

Okay so not pain really... i have been running trying to train for a half marathon... and around a mile or so i get a majorly intense burning feeling in my shins... so bad that i have to walk... doesn't hurt any other time just the burning when running and walking right after within an hour after they feel better until the next time i run... is it shin splints? any suggestions.. half marathon is in Jan so need to be ready!

Answer 1

After running ice the affected area. Make sure you're stretching before you run.


SHINSPLINTS

Definition:
Inflammation of the tendons on the inside of the front of the lower leg. (Sports-medicine specialists don’t like to use the term “shinsplints” because it commonly refers to several lower-leg injuries. We’ll use it anyway but focus on the specific problem that is the most common: tendinitis of the lower leg.)

Symptoms:
An aching, throbbing or tenderness along the inside of the shin (though it can radiate to the outside also) about halfway down, or all along the shin from the ankle to the knee. Pain when you press on the inflamed area. Pain is most severe at the start of a run, but can go away during a run once the muscles are loosened up (unlike a stress fracture of the shinbone, which hurts all the time). With tendinitis, pain resumes after the run.

Causes:
Tired or inflexible calf muscles put too much stress on tendons, which become strained and torn. Overpronation aggravates this problem, as does running on hard surfaces, such as concrete sidewalks.
Beginning runners are the most susceptible to shinsplints for a variety of reasons, but the most common is that they’re using leg muscles that haven’t been stressed in the same way before. Another common cause of shinsplints among beginners is poor choice of running shoes, or running in something other than running shoes. Runners who have started running after a long layoff are also susceptible to shinsplints because they often increase their mileage too quickly.

Self-Treatment:
Many runners experience mild shin soreness, which usually can be tolerated. “If shinsplints hits you at the beginning of a season, a certain amount of running through it will help the body adapt,” says David O’Brian, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Roselle, Illinois. “But if it’s a persistant problem, you shouldn’t run through it.”
If it does persist, ice the inflamed area for 15 minutes three times a day, and take aspirin or ibuprofen. Ice immediately after running. To hasten recovery, cut down on running or stop altogether. Recovery time: two to four weeks.

Medical Treatment:
If the injury doesn’t respond to self-treatment and rest in two to four weeks, see a podiatrist, who may prescribe custom-made orthotics to control overpornation. Ultrasound and anti-inflammatories may also be prescribed. Surgery is rarely required.

Alternative Exercises:
Non-impact exercises such as swimming, pool running, walking, cycling in low gear.

Preventive Measures:
To stretch and strengthen the tendons and muscles in the front of the leg, sit on a table or chair and loop an ankle weight around your foot. Without bending your knee, move your foot up and down from the ankle. Or have a partner grasp the foot to provide resistance.
You can also strengthen the lower leg with band exercises. Anchor one end of an exercise band to a heavy object, such as the leg of a sofa. Stretch the band, then loop it around the end of the foot. Move foot up and down and side to side against the band’s resistance to exercise different muscle groups. The band can be ordered from a doctor or bought at some sporting goods stores. Ask for “tension tubing.”
Finally, make sure to wear motion-control shoes and orthotics if your doctor says you need them. Don’t run in worn-out shoes. Warm up well and run on soft surfaces. Avoid over-striding, which puts more stress on shins.

Answer 2

The way to correct Shin splints 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

Sounds like shin splints, are you wearing good shoes and try not to run on pavement.

Massage and stretch your legs, use ice after working out.
If you don't manage this you will not be able to do the mileage required for the half.

Stretching out the muscles and massaging should give you some relief. Plus run relaxed on softer surfaces with good shoes.

Answer 4

Google tibialis anterior. This what hurts?

If so you have to make that muscle strong too! The calf is getting all the work and you have a muscle strength imbalance to correct.

Lift weight with your heels on the floor and raise the toes towards the knee. I used to stick my toes under my desk at work and lift it. Remember heels on the ground!

This will fix things in a week or two.

Answer 5

hey shin splints happen to me at my ankles more than my shins, is that where you mean? if so it probably is shin splints, a good way to get rid of them is have one person push against the bottom of your feet and you push back with your feet lying down. Also, one person pushes down on the top of your foot and you push up once again lying down. hope that helps

Answer 6

Sounds like you r running on pavement instead of a track our a grass area running on pavement hurts one badly so if that is the case stay off of it Best of luck in your marathon remember the world can be yours if you want it.

Answer 7

before running you should shake you leg alot before running. it happen to me a lot last year. If it happen in the middle of the running try to shake it.