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? Runhard, Sharon NM and Deanna_B1 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...
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