1 hr 17 minutes elliptical. I hope my leg feels better soon.
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From Jackie82 on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 14:06:22 from 18.189.42.191
No!!! I've been having something similar the last 2 days in the front of my right shin. I read that it can be from heel striking, excessive downhill, overpronation, treadmill running (?) - I don't understand this one bc I thought they were from switching from soft to hard surfaces.
I think mine are from my 20 miler hill workout Sat on cement then trying out some stiff shoes. Have you been doing a lot of downhill running? Or are you trying new shoes?
When did you decide to take 2 weeks completely off of running last year? My pain is very minor and doesn't really hurt during a run. I'm hoping cutting hills for a while will help resolve things, but I've never have shin splints before.
From Lily on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 14:11:37 from 67.199.178.95
I hadn't really been hill running much, and when I got hurt last year I wasn't hill running. I think mine is from heel striking. I suck :(
From Lily on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 14:12:25 from 67.199.178.95
My pain last year started out as minor. This time too. I kept running and it got worse over time. Then I had to stop. But yours could very well go away.
From Jackie82 on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 14:16:09 from 18.189.42.191
Actually, I just had a gait analysis a couple weeks ago and was told I was heel striking and over striding too. That probably contributed, but I have been working on my form. For what it's worth, I was run with my torso completely vertical. The girl told me to lean forward slightly which would tilt your body so your feet land more underneath you helping you to mid strike. I don't know maybe that will help? It has taken away my hamstring pain for me. I hope you find a fix!!
From Neasts on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 14:17:26 from 75.169.62.136
Ice packs or ice massage, baby! and ASTYM or some kind of myofascial release if you like that kind of stuff, and compression socks during the day and at night. Take an occasional ibuprofen if it keeps you up at night. Put your feet up on a pillow and take a nap. Slip back into a tried-and-true pair of shoes for a while. Get on some soft surfaces to strengthen your connective tissue. See a PT for biomechanical advice. Above all, don't stress the healing; it'll happen with your best care. :-)
From Neasts on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 14:19:26 from 75.169.62.136
Jackie, that sounds like the way I tend to run, too, especially the more tired I get. I've found that with intermixing trails, I've been forced to take smaller steps and tilt forward a bit more just out of necessity (i.e., not fall on my arse).
From Christie on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 18:17:08 from 74.213.202.246
I know everyone is so different but a couple things I do... Compression socks almost every day, even under my work clothes. I honestly think swimming helps keep me injury - even when I was not doing triathlon, when I felt a 'niggle' coming on I would go swim and it always seemed to loosen things up. And, I ice almost every day for 10-15 minutes. Hope you get this cleared up girl.
From Toby on Fri, Mar 08, 2013 at 20:05:56 from 199.101.229.6
I've had major shin pain lately too. I've been foam rolling them and using my rolling pin. It hurts, put seems to be helping some.
My PT has suggested that I shortened my stride to 180-190/steps per minute.
Good luck :)
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