Kerny92 1,246 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Has anyone on here ever had shin splints and actually cured them without stopping running? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,043 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) I do recall having them at some point and they passed in time and I just kept running. I think I did concentrate on me form after reading up on that chi running lark. I think that was a big help. Basically run with a lean and land gentle on the front of your foot. https://www.chirunning.com/blog/entry/the-whole-story-on-shin-splints Edited May 17, 2018 by terryd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, terryd said: I do recall having them at some point and they passed in time and I just kept running. I think I did concentrate on me form after reading up on that chi running lark. I think that was a big help. Basically run with a lean and land gentle on the front of your foot. https://www.chirunning.com/blog/entry/the-whole-story-on-shin-splints Everything I've read tells me to rest and stop running immediately until they have healed. It's not something you can just run off and it will disappear. Pissing me right off they are, they were hurting as soon as i started running tonight but was angry so powered through. They actually eased a bit when i was running although my gait was very tight from them. When i finished though my legs were in bits, killing just to walk up the stairs. Feel like chopping the fcuking things off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,043 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 cold hose when you get back helps as well i think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,204 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Never heard of shin splints till I read this, 4 days later & feck I was in pain, stopped and walked back, even then that was a struggle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 The army cure for shin splints used to be ..... run them off lol ......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 14/05/2018 at 21:01, THE STIFFMEISTER said: That’s not bad shifting for a restarted runner mate Is it definitely shin splints ? not just muscle lag ? Or itb strain? Try a foam roller Had ITB syndrome before, coupled with bouts of bursitis and the necessary down time I f****d running off as a bad idea. lol I'd like to hit 5k a couple time a week but for me personally it spannered up any plans for lower body in the gym through niggling injury. I had absolutely no desire to run distance, just maintain a baseline aerobic fitness. It's demoralising and I figured I could live without. So I have a bit of sympathy for those going through the same. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,204 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 5 hours ago, socks said: The army cure for shin splints used to be ..... run them off lol ......... were you in the army then? 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,085 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, Waz said: were you in the army then? Don't tell em Pike 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,100 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 14/05/2018 at 21:14, Kerny92 said: Yeah i think it is pal, my shins are tender to touch? Maybe you are right but they are pissing me off. Yeah i didn't do too bad tonight to say there was a few decent hills as well, finished with a bit of a spurt too. Another bit of advice mate. Find a good sports physio, I had a pains in my shins last year when I started back and was told by all the club runners and the coach it was shin splints for sure. There’s some sort of test they can do to tell if it’s shin splints for sure my physio tested me and said it defiantly wasn’t and the problem was actually in my calves. A good massage on my legs and lower back and 48 hours rest then back to it. Like I have advised before gait analysis and the correct pair of trainers will help reduce the chances of getting some injury. I am a mild overpronator so I always buy trainers now to suit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,100 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Forgot to say a session with a good sports physio is £30 at the most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I’m firmly with ken on this I’m afraid up until even 6 7 years ago the typical army phys programme was run Monday , long run Tuesday, sports weds , sprints Thursday and a loaded March or equipment race Friday The attrition rate was colossal , not talking about weasels here or fatties , I’m talking about big string professional battle hardened soldiers with the lower limbs and backs of pensioners ... in serious boys , itvwascaxmassive issue and the whole training programme was over hauled to incorporate more hiit circuits, CrossFit functional movements , compounded with gym work and education a new wave of fitness which imho has made today’s soldiers fitter and stronger than ever before ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 9 hours ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: I’m firmly with ken on this I’m afraid up until even 6 7 years ago the typical army phys programme was run Monday , long run Tuesday, sports weds , sprints Thursday and a loaded March or equipment race Friday The attrition rate was colossal , not talking about weasels here or fatties , I’m talking about big string professional battle hardened soldiers with the lower limbs and backs of pensioners ... in serious boys , itvwascaxmassive issue and the whole training programme was over hauled to incorporate more hiit circuits, CrossFit functional movements , compounded with gym work and education a new wave of fitness which imho has made today’s soldiers fitter and stronger than ever before ! That why you left then? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 9 hours ago, trigger2 said: Another bit of advice mate. Find a good sports physio, I had a pains in my shins last year when I started back and was told by all the club runners and the coach it was shin splints for sure. There’s some sort of test they can do to tell if it’s shin splints for sure my physio tested me and said it defiantly wasn’t and the problem was actually in my calves. A good massage on my legs and lower back and 48 hours rest then back to it. Like I have advised before gait analysis and the correct pair of trainers will help reduce the chances of getting some injury. I am a mild overpronator so I always buy trainers now to suit. Cheers mate I'll look in to it, did 5k lastnight but the right leg wasn't working. Fitness wise i felt good just the twatting legs, not so bad this morning so we will see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,258 Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Sorry to hear about your leg because I just saw the stiffmiester running past with a fully loaded 90ltr Bergen on his back doing his third ultra marathon since Friday, even chucked a few one handed press ups in when the traffic lights went red 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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