Shins Hurt While/After Running

[Juice Box]

Ive been running a lot recently, (2-4 miles a day) and every time, my shins are killing me by the time I am done. Is there something Im doing wrong? Ive tried diff shoes, and running on a treadmill, and on normal ground. I wanna know how to make this pain not occur!

 

[SWScorch]

that would be shin splints. is the pain on the inside or outside of the shin?

 

[Baked]

Shoot yourself w/ animal tranquilizer before you go running around like an antelope.

 

[layoutd05]

yah shin splints suck im glad i dont get em while running

 

[radioouman]

You need time to recover. Take a break.

 

[MikeMike]

run on your toes not your heels. should take a LOT of pressure off of your shins. you also can run faster in this form than on your heels, but try your toes.

MIKE

 

[Juice Box]

Originally posted by: SWScorch
that would be shin splints. is the pain on the inside or outside of the shin?

kinda the insides of my legs in the front... is there anything I can do about it?

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: digitalsnare

Originally posted by: SWScorch
that would be shin splints. is the pain on the inside or outside of the shin?

kinda the insides of my legs in the front... is there anything I can do about it?

basically, all you can do is try to strengthen your shins. You can do this most effectively by sitting on a high table or bench with your feet dangling. Fill a plastic grocery bag with a few pounds of stuff, hang it off your feet, by your toes, and lift your toes up. Do a few sets at however reps you can do. Do this a few times a week while backing off on the running and you should be good in a few weeks. Also, ice your shins whenever they hurt.

 

[alm4rr]

the best way to get rid of them is to not run and eat a lot of doughnuts

 

[Juice Box]

Originally posted by: SWScorch

Originally posted by: digitalsnare

Originally posted by: SWScorch
that would be shin splints. is the pain on the inside or outside of the shin?

kinda the insides of my legs in the front... is there anything I can do about it?

basically, all you can do is try to strengthen your shins. You can do this most effectively by sitting on a high table or bench with your feet dangling. Fill a plastic grocery bag with a few pounds of stuff, hang it off your feet, by your toes, and lift your toes up. Do a few sets at however reps you can do. Do this a few times a week while backing off on the running and you should be good in a few weeks. Also, ice your shins whenever they hurt.

alright, Ill have to try this, I really like running, but always have to stop from the pain

 

[TheBDB]

Go see someone who can look at your feet and how you run and recommend a pair of shoes based on it.

 

[Juice Box]

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Go see someone who can look at your feet and how you run and recommend a pair of shoes based on it.

yeah< i might have to do that as well.

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Go see someone who can look at your feet and how you run and recommend a pair of shoes based on it.

he is very wise. You said you tried different shoes; what kinds were they and are you sure they're the right type for you?

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Sounds like MTSS. Stretch your calves and your Achilles tendon on a regular basis, ice it and stay off your feet for awhile after your run. Don't run through the pain, as it can develop into a stress fracture.

 

[OffTopic1]

excessive pronation is quite common. See a doctor and/or shoes specialist.

<-- I have a slight case of excessive pronation and the left foot is slightly more than the right foot, therefore I tend to get sore shins/ankles when running or long walks (also gets sprang ankles due to over pronation).

 

[xchangx]

It's probably the compartment behind the shin running out of room to expand.

I had the same problem. Had surgery on one leg so far. The sugery is called Compartment release, where basically the compartment is changed from a bunch of small compartments in to larger ones to relieve pressure.

Worked for me.

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Originally posted by: xchangx
It's probably the compartment behind the shin running out of room to expand.

I had the same problem. Had surgery on one leg so far. The sugery is called Compartment release, where basically the compartment is changed from a bunch of small compartments in to larger ones to relieve pressure.

Worked for me.

Pain caused by ACS is usually on the outside of the leg, not the inside. Also, with ACS, usually weakness of dorsiflexion is experienced. It's easy enough to test for ACS, though. If you keep experiencing pain, you might consider going to a doctor.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
run on your toes not your heels. should take a LOT of pressure off of your shins. you also can run faster in this form than on your heels, but try your toes.

MIKE

maybe in a sprint.... try jogging 4 miles on your toes, i feel sorry for your calves

 

[Scarpozzi]

Here's what I used to do for these...my track coach taught me this cause we ran EVERY day.

Take your shoes off and find a grassy field. Do 100 meter strides in the grass. Usually shin splits can be caused by shoes or improper form while running. (of course you can trace it to fatigue as well) Try running like that and do 5-10 strides....then rest. It should help. Be sure to stretch out REALLY good before and after you run. That makes a huge difference in your overall flexibility.

 

[iliopsoas]

you need amputation.

 

[imported_Salvatore]

I'm not a D runner(Mainly S to M, no pun intended), but I recently began suffering from shin splints. I always brushed them off, but these recent ones were of a kind I was not used to. Anyway, on my comute to school in the subway, I did toe raises. Basically, I stood up on the train and flexed my body upwards, so in a swift motion, I would be on my toes. I would feel all my weight on my toes and feel stress on my shins. This built up the muscles around the bone in my shin, which is where the pain was. My team captain said that the shin splints I was having were caused by tiny tears in the calf muscle surrounding the bone in my shin. After about 2 weeks, the shin splints were relieved, and after 3-4 weeks, were gone.

 

[imported_Salvatore]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
run on your toes not your heels. should take a LOT of pressure off of your shins. you also can run faster in this form than on your heels, but try your toes.

MIKE

maybe in a sprint.... try jogging 4 miles on your toes, i feel sorry for your calves

Agreed.

 

[xgsound]

Here is a procedure many runners use. Rest first until shin splints stop. Then if you run 2 miles or more in a day, do your running every other day. Three days a week would be better (never 2 in a row).

Jim

 

[91TTZ]

I'm going to agree with the other posters on here and sum up the knowledge gained from them by saying that you should shoot yourself up with animal (preferrably horse) tranquilizers, get surgery to relieve the pain, then ampute the legs and eat donuts.