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First thing I'd do is change shoes. I assume you have them from running or something? Others may be able to give you specific advice for shin splints, but in general, any time I notice pain in some part of my legs - shins, knees, WHEREVER, I buy a new pair of running shoes and the pain goes away.
I actually use that as my guide for when I need to change running shoes. When something starts to bother me, I know it is time.
Been running for about 20 years now... (I'll let drop the "and boy am I tired!!!!" punchline)
I actually use that as my guide for when I need to change running shoes. When something starts to bother me, I know it is time.
Been running for about 20 years now... (I'll let drop the "and boy am I tired!!!!" punchline)
Following RECEIPT helps in relieving the symptoms(rest, elevation, compression, easy stretching of the muscles, icing, and possibly taping), but that won't stop it recurring.
I found changing from running on hard surfaces (track, road, tennis court) to softer surfaces (grass, treadmill, but best of all sand) in conjunction with binning the old knackered trainers and getting some new ones really helped. A load of exercises were suggested by a physio as well. Her thinking was that the cause of MTSS could be attributed, essentially, to weak ankles, so strengthen the ankles = your feet work properly. I do wall shin raises and heel step downs before running, and touch wood I've been pain free for a couple of years now.
>> Edited by bigandclever on Friday 3rd December 10:39
I found changing from running on hard surfaces (track, road, tennis court) to softer surfaces (grass, treadmill, but best of all sand) in conjunction with binning the old knackered trainers and getting some new ones really helped. A load of exercises were suggested by a physio as well. Her thinking was that the cause of MTSS could be attributed, essentially, to weak ankles, so strengthen the ankles = your feet work properly. I do wall shin raises and heel step downs before running, and touch wood I've been pain free for a couple of years now.
>> Edited by bigandclever on Friday 3rd December 10:39
Inc- you cheeky blighter 
just trying to loose the gunt, so I look a bit more svelt in my Team Pukka Pie lycra cat suit- to be your brolly dolly for racing next yr 
Well its not really running im getting it from coz im no jogger, its more from circuit training which ive been into for years, & have had a bit of tightness in that area after training for quite a few months but thought nothing of it & usually swam afterwards which really helped so not a big thing I thought.
But about in the past 3 months or so ive got back into Boxing training which ive not done for years & I think the main contributing factor is skipping, as if I don't skip its way less painfull (even tho I make a point of pushing my heels down)
Got new shoes about 4 months back- nothing mega special just some £40 or so Puma cross training jobbies, were better & more supportive than my old fecked jobbies.
Did no excercise for 10 days to rest the sore shins a bit, then 2 training days in a row, 1st day pain again even with ibupropen gel rubbed on & after 2nd day the fecking pain is properly back.
just trying to loose the gunt, so I look a bit more svelt in my Team Pukka Pie lycra cat suit- to be your brolly dolly for racing next yr Well its not really running im getting it from coz im no jogger, its more from circuit training which ive been into for years, & have had a bit of tightness in that area after training for quite a few months but thought nothing of it & usually swam afterwards which really helped so not a big thing I thought.
But about in the past 3 months or so ive got back into Boxing training which ive not done for years & I think the main contributing factor is skipping, as if I don't skip its way less painfull (even tho I make a point of pushing my heels down)
Got new shoes about 4 months back- nothing mega special just some £40 or so Puma cross training jobbies, were better & more supportive than my old fecked jobbies.
Did no excercise for 10 days to rest the sore shins a bit, then 2 training days in a row, 1st day pain again even with ibupropen gel rubbed on & after 2nd day the fecking pain is properly back.
Yep agree with the above - REST is the key! I suffered REALLY bad with this for a few years - at it's worst if somebody just brushed my leg walking past me in a busy bar/crowd I was in tears 
- It was soooo sore just to touch my shins.
After changing my sports routine I put it down to the following;
Crap trainers that were past their best
Indoor wooden floors (football etc..)
Running on roads
I now change my trainers every 6 months and only run on the local fields (nice and soft) - not had splints for 5 years now!!
- It was soooo sore just to touch my shins. After changing my sports routine I put it down to the following;
Crap trainers that were past their best
Indoor wooden floors (football etc..)
Running on roads
I now change my trainers every 6 months and only run on the local fields (nice and soft) - not had splints for 5 years now!!
mr_tony said:
Have you had it?
yes - playing 5 a side on concrete floor in flip flops for several months left me in agony.
Several months! When was half time...June? mr_tony said:
foud the best way to cure has been :
rest, and a lot of it.
I agree.
I have been resting since 1973 and I feel great!
good lad 
just to add it is not just 'new' trainers you need it is correct fitting trainers, Go to a proper sports shop, and get them to study your foot position as you walk.. They will then be able to sell you the correct trainers that you need. Also if you already have shin splints, try to limit your driving as this certainly slowed the healing process down for me..
JonRB said:
Go to a proper sports shop, and get them to study your foot position as you walk.. They will then be able to sell you the correct trainers that you need.
Correct == Most expensive, presumably?
Cynical? Moi?
>> Edited by JonRB on Friday 3rd December 13:09
Not in my experience.. Proper sports shops are much better priced than any high street shop..
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