Whenever I run for a while, my shin starts to hurt pretty bad. Sorta like a combination of tightness/ache/numbness combined. I was running about 1k and before my stamina gets affected, I stopped running due to the shin hurting so bad.
To make things worse I will be having a big run event in school this week. So may I ask...
- Is there anything I can do to reduce the pain (eg. stretching, massage, etc) in my shins?
- Will running with smaller steps decrease it from hurting this much?
- Is there anything I can wear to reduce the pain?
Thanks.
Posted by: Fit Freak
What you are referring to is pain in your anterior tibialis...a muscle along the front of your lower leg (shin). There are a couple things you can do:
1) make sure you stretch this muscle
2) train this muscle by doing toe raises with your heel on a step...left the toes up as high as possible.....kind of like the opposite of a calf raise
3) are you running a lot down hills...if so this could be one of your problems
4) lastly...check your shoes to make sure you have a propper fit and they're not worn out
Posted by: DaMayor
I would have to agree with FF about the shoes. I've had similar problems, yet after purchasing a pair of shoes specifically designed for my running style and weight, I've had very little problems w/ shins.
Posted by: perfecto
i got the same pain doin leg curls the other day to the point where i couldnt do em ni more
Posted by: Pitboss
When I was in the Marines I would get the worst shin splints on our 10-20 mile hikes. it was okay on the runs but the hikes in them damn boots did it every time. The one thing that I was able to do to get through them was take 4 to 5 asprin before hand... not great for the tummy but sure did work for the shin splints.
oh and what Fit Freak said.
Posted by: Scotty the Body
I've had this problem as well, proper shoes was the fix for me, go to a shoe store that knows there stuff and can fit you with a proper shoe, it doesn't have to be expensive, just the right shoe for your step.
Also, do you run on un-even surfaces? I use to run on the sidewalk that would go up and down off the street, once I stopped that and just stuck to running on the street, all was fine.
Posted by: eskimo515
Also, make sure you warm up sufficiently on the treadmill/loutside before either going up hills or increasing speed. I have also found that Ben Gay works well as a preventative.
Posted by: luke c.
I had the same problem recently. The trainer at my school told me to get some insoles like you see at a pharmacy and it has helped very much.
Posted by: ectomorph141
I have this same shin pain when I do calf raises then I get this quarter size bubble in the front of my legs that hurts severly. I am going to try what freak said to work this front muscle(anterior tibialis)
Posted by: luke c.
are you serious? a bubble?
Posted by: KataMaStEr
Go over your shin up and down with something like a peace of wood or even a screw driver every day and you’ll never have shin splints again…
Posted by: buff_tat2d_chic
I used to have shin splints...poor shoes and excess weight was my problem. Both are much better now and so are my shin splints.
Posted by: ectomorph141
are you serious? a bubble?
Yes
Posted by: buff_tat2d_chic
Originally posted by luke c.
are you serious? a bubble?
That really sounds painful!
Posted by: Jodi
Originally posted by ectomorph141
I have this same shin pain when I do calf raises then I get this quarter size bubble in the front of my legs that hurts severly. I am going to try what freak said to work this front muscle(anterior tibialis)
I was doing a search on Shin Pain and saw this thread. I too have a bubble but its the size of a dime. I've always wondered what it is.
Regarding the shin pain. I use to like running and I stopped but I wanted to start again and on Sat I ran for 15 mins and my shins hurt so bad. I have running shoes that have been advised for me I work my calves. Any other ideas?
Posted by: ectomorph141
I tried Fit Freaks advice about working the anterior tibialis...a muscle along the front of your lower leg (shin). After a week or two the bubble and the pain disappeared. Since I work at a desk all day I would work this muscle occasionally while I sat at my computer. With my feet flat on the floor I would lift the front of my feet up leaving my heels on the floor. You will feel it within seconds. Excellent advice on this thread to cure this problem.
