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I think I am developing a shin splint. About two days ago a slight pain started, what feels like, between my muscle and the bone of the bone itself in my shin. I stopped running, and started doing cardio on elliptical. Should I stop all together? She I see my general practitioner? I spoke with the trainer about this, but I thought I would ask for a second opinion?
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give it a week or 2. keep doing cardio on the elliptical. ibuprofen 400-600mgs for pain, heat 20 min, ice 20 min.
after 2 weeks go see a doc if it is still hurting. -
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Rest. It is the only thing that will help shin splints.Comment
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also when you restart on the treadmill, walk briskly for 30 mins each time instead of running for 3 weeks, then begin to run if thats what you want to do. Its impact induced but your legs will get used to it if you give them chance just walk for a few weeks firstComment
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Do you have a recommended time period? Do you mean completely stopping all cardio / leg workouts, etc?Originally posted by Scrumhalf View PostComment
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Can the impact damage become severe?Comment
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elliptical training will not make it worse. walking around doing day to day things will be worse for shin splints then elliptical training is. do not stop cardio.
if it is worse in 2 weeks. go see the doc.Comment
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1- Don't stop working out, or doing cardio.Originally posted by NewbieChris View Post
2- The pain will minimize & eventually go away.
Shin splints are caused from the pounding of your knees & shins on a hard surface. I used to suffer from them as well. I have the solution- really good running shoes. I used to run in the cool Nike Shox, etc. But they are fashion tennis shoes; they are not really supposed to be running shoes.
Once I purchased my 1st pair of Brooks tennis shoes, I never have had shin splints again.Comment
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What Red said above!
The only thing I would add is that it is good that you stopped running on pavement because that's what's going to aggravate your shin splints. Do low impact cardio like elliptical for now.
Shin splits need to ultimately be fixed by a combination of better shoes and a better foot strike pattern. Find a running place that can do an analysis of your foot strike. Also take your old shoes to them. They should be able to figure out what it is the way your foot lands that is causing shin splits and they can recommend both the best kind of shoes for your stride as well as any adjustments to your running style that can address this long term.Comment
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If left untreated, they can develop into stress fractures...which totally sucks.
When I was rehabbing mine, I was tld to walk backwards on a treadmillComment
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This is money right here. Eventually after more running you won't get shin splints once your body gets accustomed to the work, but good shoes is what's going to help the most. Pay the money and get a good pair that's matched to your arch type and get new ones once you have a lot of mileage on them.Originally posted by Scrumhalf View PostComment
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I've never bought a pair of sneakers custom made for my feet. Where does one go for something like this?Comment
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I use running as a fight or flight idea. our body has adrenaline and most fights last a max of ten mins. I used to run alot but was a good competitor ( 5k- 15.21mins) my best time.
I would say stop running. the impact isn't worth it. I still have interesting knee pains that come and go. Long distance running in my opion is not what the body is designed for but it addapts. The body isn't designed for alot of things but it does it.
the prevous posts are awesome, if you continue to run take your shoues and concult real professionals. REST. CyaComment
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