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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlybra975
    • CommentTimeOct 22nd 2009 edited
     
    lybra975

    Hi all!! I have been running for about a year now and the issue that I have come across lately is that about a mile into the run my shins will be on fire. I started slowing down on my runs because i realized that I was running too fast and wearing out too quickly. Not too sure if that causes the burning in the shins since my stride is shorter. I will stop and stretch and they seem to be somewhat ok for the rest of the run. I have tried exercising them at work by tracing the alphabet with my toes but doesnt seem to be helping. I dont think that i have shin splints but just weak shin muscles.

    Any advice??

     

    Any one have a remedy? I notice that it is worse on the treadmill and I typically end up having to stretch them about 4 times before i can run without stopping.

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberscoita
    • CommentTimeNov 15th 2009
     
    scoita
    Been running about six months and encountering the same problem, both shins a little better after stretching about 2 kms in but lately been struggling throughout the rest of the run (7-10 kms per night) My brother strongly suggested a change in shoes and it does seem to be getting worse these past few weeks although only covered around 350 kms in the Nike shoes. Will try this at the weekend and revert if it makes a difference. perhaps some more experienced runners here could share their thoughts?
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlybra975
    • CommentTimeNov 21st 2009
     
    lybra975
    To add on to my first post...i purchased a new pair of Nikes about 3 mos ago. About a month in was when i noticed the burning. Some days i am fine but most others im in agony. I was only able to run 2 mins today before i had to stop and stretch. After about 11 mins i was done. Barely even able to lift my foot to walk.
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    rpetreccajr

    Lybara975 - from your comment that you are barely able to lift your foot, I would assume that the shin pain is to the front of the shin bone rather than the inside/rear. Generally speaking, shin splints, whether anterior or posterior, are caused by muscle imbalances, poor form or running too much, too soon on too hard a surface. RICE is the usual course of treatment for most running issues. Rest, Ice Compression, Elevation. As much pain as you are describing, Rest should take the form of laying off running for a couple of weeks. Your shins are telling you "STOP! You are hurting us!" You should listen. If you have access to a gym, consider an elliptical or stationary bike to get the cardio excersize without aggravating the shin injury. Ice as often as you can. Put your feet above the level of your heart as oten as you can. Both these will help reduce the inflammation. A compression sleeve will be helpful when you aren't icing or elevating. How soon you start running again and how far and hard you go should be dictated by your pain level. It should not hurt to run.

    If it were me in that much pain, I would go see a doc. You need to determine what is causing the pain and eliminate the issue. A good sports doc or PT can work with you to find and eliminate any imbalances present and greatly speed up your recovery. I would be very suspect about the shoes. A month would be about right for a pair of shoes that aren't right for your feet to start causing issues. When you talk with the doc, bring the shoes and let him or her know about the timing.

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    barrn5062689
    What Nike's did you purchase? A lot of the time you could be in need of more support. Some of the things that point to this are; shin splints, knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain. It could be a case of overpronation, which is what happens when your feet/ arch roll in and collapse to a point that you are off setting the alignment with your foot and the rest of your body... causing stress on your shins. I have been working at a running store for two years that specializes in running gait analysis and the shoes you purchased may not be doing the job. Try taking a week off from running and slowly build back into it after icing etc...

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