admin Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 The dreaded shin splints. We've all had them. Which running technique/stretches has helped you the most to overcome this painful condition? Sharon NM, Deanna_B1 and Runhard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Most often shin splints are caused by tight calf muscles (in relation to weak anterior tibialis muscles). It helps me to foam roll and stretch my calf muscles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiRuns Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What is foam rolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgmom22 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What is foam rolling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoRose Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I've been suffering terribly from shin splints/leg pain and am watching this to get more ideas. At the moment Im trying out a few exercises I saw on Pinterest including heel walking and lift a hand weight with my feet, feels like I'm slowly making progress and recovery time form each run is getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laine Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Hi, if you haven't already done so, go to your local running shop to get assessed and fitted for trainers as the wrong footwear could also contribute to shin splints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I agree, having the right shoes make a huge difference and helps avoid injury. I went to my local running store and found out I have a slight pronation. With the right shoes for my foot type, my running has been more comfortable and the occurance of shin splints has reduced a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlloveyou Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I have started c25k 5 times. I always get stuck at week 4 or 5 due to shin splints. I think I will try new shoes. I have also started icing the shins even if they do not hurt after a run. It seems to improve things so far! hmrounds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippedBoi Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I got myself new shoes like half a year ago, no shin splints since then. I used to stop like every 2 weeks. But not anymore, it was all because of the shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KortneyMcD Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Had anyone ever tried either k-tape or compression sleeves? I am curious and wanting to try one along with new shoes! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvincent78 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Had anyone ever tried either k-tape or compression sleeves? I am curious and wanting to try one along with new shoes! Thanks! I haven't needed a compression sleeve for shins since I got proper shoes and learned how to stretch, but did get a ACE compression "sleeve" for my knee. Has made a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauren Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I have used KT tape and it has done wonders. Also, make sure you do do some good stretched for them. Mahler2299 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauren Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I have used KT tape and it has done wonders. Also, make sure you do do some good stretched for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest McCarty20 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Try potassium vitamins also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 What type of running shoes can you recommend?;My pain is often on the interior lower leg...is this shin splits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rhonda Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I always have shin pain when I've tried to run in the past. Best tip I've had so far came from the local high school track coach--Sit in a chair with legs extended and trace the alphabet with your feet. I do both feet at the same time, mirror images of each other. Doing this before and after my runs has eliminated my shin pain. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katie Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 What is foam rolling?! And @ guest_rhonda_* are you tracing the alphabet with your toes or with your feet flat on the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvincent78 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I did finally pick up a pair of compression sleeves because I was starting to get some pain coming back. They seemed to have really helped. I'll have to try that alphabet thing tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Foam rollers are at most stores that have exercise equipment. They are about two feet long and maybe 5 " circumference . They come in different densities and when you put them under your calf while raising your body off the ground(sitting on the ground with legs straight out before you) you just roll back and forth. It stretches out your calf like no other. You should probably google for technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you Search Shin Splints on the Internet, there are lots of articles on this subject! Raingirl and MrsF18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ang Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 My husband has often told me about his time in both marine boot camp and coast guard boot camp. what I've come away with is the light jog at a slow pace is always always referred to as the shin splitting pace. Try a little faster and flatter gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jenn Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for the tip. I will try that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dana Laur Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Proven in my classroom. I have my students walk heels to the half line of the basketball court at the beginning of each year as part of our conditioning. It has decreased the number of students with shins splints to nearly zero. Something as simple as walking around on your heels with toes in the air a little each day (ex: in the morning getting ready for work) you will build the muscles in your shins and it will reduce the chances of shin splints reoccurring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerm Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Good quality shoes are a must. Once I spent the money on good shoes the shin splits stopped!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Great Advice everyone. Thanks. Good idea Dana, I will try that too. Good luck running everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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