I have been jogging now for about six months and try not to pound down too hard but end up with real bruised feelings in my shins which I know to be shin splints. Can anyone recommend good running trainers that can help with this problem?
2007-12-21 02:24:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
you can try icing and when and if you go jogging wear something to support it.and before you go out of your house area.tak a jog around your driveway or somewhere near.to make sure that its not going to hurt real bad when you start jogging farther from your house.if it starts hurting you need to stop and let the pain go away.and then go back to your house and put ice and relax.that should help.well thats what help me and my bro.
2007-12-21 14:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by soccer chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin splints can be eased easily I think.
When you get them then you should rest for a couple of days (they are like an injury - and best for that is rest), then slowly build up the running again, pehaps with a mile on day 3, 4 and 5, and a couple of miles for the next week and then back to normal. If you feel your shins starting to hurt while you run then stop and rest the next day too - let them recover.
Obviously you cant do that every time you get them so you will also have to look at prevention as well. You muscles work in pairs, one to push the limb, one to pull it. Shin splints are the muscles in your shin hurting, and can be caused by your calf muscles being a bit strong and unbalanced, strengthen the shin and this imbalance will reduce. Figure out the best way for you to do this, you could go to the gym and use their machines, sit on a seat at home with a weight on your feet and lift it up by bending your feet
The other thing you can do is to get a good pair of trainers, go to a running shop and get them to help you out - what I find good and fits me might not fit you (your feet are different to mine), take your old trainers along and they might be able to see how they have worn and recommend a suitable pair for how your feet hit the ground (they can twist a bit).
Hope that helps!
2007-12-22 04:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by whycantigetagoodnickname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop Shin Splints Forever?
2016-05-18 06:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know any running trainers, but I have had this problem. And a sports therapist and my coach helped solve the problem. Their could be a number of reasons why you have shin splints. Most common reason is bad shoes. Another is change the terrain you are running in. If you are running on the roads try to run on the grass. The last reason could be your technique in running. Try to run on the ball of your feet. If your not use to it it can be painful and the transform is lengthy. I have been running on the ball of my feet for a couple of months and I am still developing the muscles needed to allow me to run on the ball of the feet. Hope your shins start feeling better.
p.s.
ice the shins after your run for 15 min. It helps with recovery.
2007-12-22 04:22:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shin splints are the result of muscle imbalance. To prevent them, lie face down in bed with your toes hanging over the edge. Slowly pull your toes upward against the resistance of the mattress. Hold for 1 or 2 seconds, then repeat. Try to work up to 2 or 3 sets of 10. An alternative or supplement to this is the standing toe raise. Just balance yourself, then raise one toe off the ground standing just on your heel. Then repeat with the other foot.
Good Luck
2007-12-21 15:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the pain is not too bad then just use ice and or bengay or icy hot. Try running in the grass if you can shin splints are caused by running in very hard surfaces. If the pain is to strong see a doctor or you might fracture a bone.
2007-12-21 07:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by ILuvsports 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try icing, taking ibuprofen, and running easier. That will only ease the pain, to completely get rid of shin splints you really need to rest & not run for a while. Everyone hates that answer but its the truth.
2007-12-21 04:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-12-21 02:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by b4_999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ice, ice ice,
I used to get the little paper dixie cups fill them halfway that way u can tear the paper away as needed, do this for about 15 minutes. they will pass after a while.
don't forget to stretch, may also try a different shoe, or inserts
2007-12-21 02:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by bugsy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go to Dr. Mike Ripley, he is the LSU sports doctor, personal trainer at the olympic games, he was also bill romanowski's personal trainer.
Many world class sprinters and runners go to him, the guy is a genius.
2007-12-21 05:02:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋