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Ok, so I'm very new to running. I'm trying to figure out this whole shin splints issue. I was "training" for a 5k (since I never really ran before someone convinced me to do one with them). During my training period, after a couple of weeks of my jog/walk routine, I jogged a couple of times on the beach. Bad idea I'm guessing, because that's when I got them for the first time. So I took a few days off to recover, then went back to my routine. Now I continue to have issues with them. Some days, it's very bad after a run, other days, not so much. I already did the 5k, and ended up jogging much farther than what I even thought I was capable of ()....but didn't have a single issue with shin splints after.
What is it that's causing this issue...and how do I make it stop?
My daughter had them from running and dance. I took her to a doctor that specializes in dance injuries at NYU and he put her on a physical therapy regimen for 9-12 weeks and it worked. She's fine now.
YMMV. I have not had shin splints since modifying my stride to not heel strike. For me, the easiest way to maintain this is with Vibram 5 fingers rather than traditional running shoes. But if you decide to go this route, be aware that the transition is tough on the calves. So take it slow.
I have wanted to try those out for so long, just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I hate having shoes on my feet, so was thinking those would be perfect for me. Typically, I don't heal strike, until I start getting tired. So that's when I try and walk for a bit to recover.
Get her shin splints brace. No big deal, simple elastic sleeve.
She over-dorsiflexes her feet as she walks and runs or whatever else she does. Tibialis anterior that does this, is connected to interosseus membrane. Continuous pull on that membrane irritates it ans cause pain, known as shinsplints.
You can train yourself to relax foot when you swing forward. It eases pain in matter of 10 steps or so. I can't explain this, it's like watching yourself not to pick up toes too far up.
Ok, so I'm very new to running. I'm trying to figure out this whole shin splints issue. I was "training" for a 5k (since I never really ran before someone convinced me to do one with them). During my training period, after a couple of weeks of my jog/walk routine, I jogged a couple of times on the beach. Bad idea I'm guessing, because that's when I got them for the first time. So I took a few days off to recover, then went back to my routine. Now I continue to have issues with them. Some days, it's very bad after a run, other days, not so much. I already did the 5k, and ended up jogging much farther than what I even thought I was capable of ()....but didn't have a single issue with shin splints after.
What is it that's causing this issue...and how do I make it stop?
Beach running can be difficult to adjust to for even experienced runners. The slope of the beach is one of the issues that can contribute to shin splints.
Recovery from shin splints can take time and you will probably have to stop running for a period of time. Stretching, icing and running on soft surfaces are common ways to deal with shin splints. Check out some of these links:
When I start getting shin splints, I know it's time for a new pair of shoes.
I agree 100%. It is time to either get new shoes or get evaluated for shoes at a good running store. Although running doesn't require much equipment, you definitely want to make sure that you don't skimp or experiment with shoes. Getting the best ones for your gait and what surface you are training on make such a huge difference. So, that is step number one. Get evaluated at a running store with the shoes you wear. Focus on your stride (short and close to the ground) and see if they recommend different support. If so, then the problem won't exist anymore.
In the meantime, make sure you ice them and work on strength training. Some people say that compression sleeves or tights help improve that, but you should at least ice them while elevated. If the pain persists, it is time to see a good sports doctor to help. You may consider pool running in the interim. I know when I was injured, my doctor recommended that and it helped. Hope those shin splints go away!
Next time you get shin splints, see if leaning on the outside of the foot relieves pain. If it does, then try changing your stride to put more pressure on the outside of the foot.
I am not a doctor, but this worked for me and my pronated feet.
Thanks for all the tips everyone! I think I do need to visit a running store. I know it's not the age of my shoes, considering that I've only had them for a couple of months. I have quite a collection going, as I tend to get "cramps" in my feet when doing certain exercises, so I had to search to find ones that didn't cause that issue. I'm an "under-pronator" (if that's really even a word, lol), so I tend to have some issues. It's not HORRIBLY bad, but it has caused me to get runners knee. I also attribute that to having issues with my lower back for over a year. One thing always affects another. Now that my back is feeling better, I'm trying to work out my OTHER issues! lol
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)....but didn't have a single issue with shin splints after.
