SongMom Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm not putting this under "shin splints" because I don't think that's what this is. I had to do a 5K for a martial arts class, and it did a number on my legs. I am supposed to run again at the end of next month, but I'm not sure that's going to happen. I have tried ice after exercise but it makes the pain worse. I have also worn compression sleeves and they also make things worse. I tried running without them yesterday and did a LOT better. I'm wondering if the issue is not injury per se, but more a matter of muscle spasms. Like maybe my electrolytes are off, or I'm dehydrated or something. Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janegb Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I started to get tight calves when I started running, so I iced them when I got back. It took about 2 days for them to feel better. I told my son and through his high school track training he told me to drink water. I'm really bad at hydrating, even in the summer, so I started drinking the water and found it helps greatly. It's hard to keep drinking but I'm making myself do it - so far it's working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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