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Shin Splints?

sailor1029 Posts: 76 Joined: 2003/05/12	2006/01/24, 11:03 PM I asked about this in another topic but never got an answer. Can anyone explain to me exactly what shin splints are, their causes, and solutions? I've heard hundreds of different things, but nothing seems to work. Thanks -Scott
arktos Posts: 22 Joined: 2005/11/26	2006/02/14, 08:33 PM I think it's a runners injury mostly from overtraining, to my knowledge a shin splint is a vague term relating to pain or injury in the shin area. With anything like that the best solution is rest.
gangstershoes Posts: 641 Joined: 2005/05/27	2006/02/15, 09:13 AM A good running shoe can often times help you avoid shin splints(ie overtraining/impact symptom). Not the stylish athletic shoes. A targeted running shoe by brooks, saucony, etc. If you look around for a running shoe source they will often times let you take them out for a quick jog to see how they feel before buying that way you can pick the perfect fit shoe for your running style. good luck.
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/02/23, 07:43 PM Shin splints OUCH I had em from using a treadmill without the proper running shoes..a shin splint feels like an intense burning at in your shin area..like a bone is sticking out from your skin...
VTCwby07 Posts: 34 Joined: 2006/02/16	2006/02/23, 08:37 PM Having run a few marathons I know about shin splints. Like gangstershoes mentioned, a good running shoe is one of the best preventative methods. Along with that you should make sure and stress properly, before and after, and run, or intense leg workout. As for solutions the only thing that you can do for them is to rest and wait it out. I have personally tried stretching and applying ice/heat to the area, but get about the same results. best of luck
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/02/24, 09:30 PM Flatfoot or rigid arches are also a cause as well as Knock knee or bow legs. Wearing shoes that have lost their shock absorbing capacity can also be a factor. Stop running, after resting for a few weeks start off at a much lower level than you are used to. Increase training slowly. If you start to feel the same pain, quit exercising immediately for the rest of the day. Good exercises are calf raises, and leg press. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada