Shin Splints

PB&J · 08-28-2003, 10:43 AM

Hey all, what do you guys and gals do for shin splints?

Does anyone know why people get them?

RnRGirl · 08-28-2003, 03:30 PM

I had them bad for a while . I started doing reverse calf press. It seemed to help.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...CalfPress.html

**Prince** · 08-28-2003, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PB&J
Hey all, what do you guys and gals do for shin splints?

Does anyone know why people get them?

Stop running.

ponyboy · 08-29-2003, 06:37 AM

A shin splint is an inflammation of your tibialis anterior, or the frotn of your leg. Usually caused by improper footwear, running on an incline which causes an excessive angle of pressure on the lower leg, or bad running form in general.

Work on your technique, buy new shoes that are desinged for running (if you're a regular runner you should get new ones every six months at least) or if you're running on a treadmill on an incline, don't.

**Mudge** · 08-29-2003, 10:09 AM

P-funk I believe posted on this not too long ago. Go search engine go

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...hlight=splints (Shin splints ! Oh the pain.)

PB&J · 08-29-2003, 10:18 AM

Thanks for posting, I am not sure how I got one on my left side, I pulled the crap out of my lower back last week so I haven't been working out. Was walking at work and all of a sudden boom shin splint from hell.

**P-funk** · 08-30-2003, 04:46 PM

Shin splints don't onyl come from running. They can come from any added pressure which causes the tissuse between your tibia and fibula to stretch.....My guess would be that the pull in your lower back caused an overcomponsation (even if minimal/unnoticable) in the way you were distributing your weight over your base of support causing pressure on your shank and eventually shin splints. I believe in the link that Mudge posted I listed some exercises that you can do to try and help the problem.

SolidToTheCORE · 08-30-2003, 09:10 PM

This is the info my doc gave me.

Medical Definition: Inflammation of the soft tissue on the inside, front
portion of the tibia (shin).

 
 

Causes:
Excessive running and overpronation are two common causes of Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome because of the stress they cause to the medial structures of thelower leg. This stress may cause microtears in the soft tissue attached to the tibia. Muscle weakness, non supportive shoes, running on hard surfaces, and overtraining can all be contributing factors.

 
 

Symptoms:

Tenderness extending along a vertical distance on the medial(inside), lower half of the tibia. Although Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome is the most popular form of shin splints, Anterior Shin Splints is not uncommon. Anterior Shin Splints cause a vertical line of tenderness along the anterior (front) of the tibia. Medial and Anterior Shin Splints are not to be confused with Anterior Compartment Syndrome or stress fractures. Anterior Compartment Syndrome is muscle swelling which applies abnormal pressure to the compartment containing that muscle. Tenderness and pain are felt at the upper, lateral side of the tibia. A stress fracture is a crack or break to the tibia bone. This may result in tenderness of the tibia, but this pain tends to occur in a horizontal line as opposed to shin splint symptoms, in which the pain line is vertical. Stress fractures require immediate medical attention!

 
 



Recommended Treatment:

R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Reduce activity to promote healing. Avoid downhill and hard surface running. Apply Ice for 10-15 minutes after each workout to reduce inflammation and pain. (If any skin irritation or adverse reaction occurs due to icing, see your medical doctor). Seek professional advice in stretching the calf muscles and the hamstrings. Investigate new shoes, orthotics, or heel lifts that may help eliminate pronation problems. Replace insoles and shoes atleast everly six months. As with any orthopedic injury, consult with a sports medicine professional.</td>

08-28-2003, 10:43 AM	#1
PB&J Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over there! Posts: 361	Shin Splints Hey all, what do you guys and gals do for shin splints? Does anyone know why people get them?

08-28-2003, 03:30 PM	#2
RnRGirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 137	I had them bad for a while . I started doing reverse calf press. It seemed to help. http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...CalfPress.html
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08-29-2003, 06:37 AM	#4
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	A shin splint is an inflammation of your tibialis anterior, or the frotn of your leg. Usually caused by improper footwear, running on an incline which causes an excessive angle of pressure on the lower leg, or bad running form in general. Work on your technique, buy new shoes that are desinged for running (if you're a regular runner you should get new ones every six months at least) or if you're running on a treadmill on an incline, don't.
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08-30-2003, 04:46 PM	#7
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,570	Shin splints don't onyl come from running. They can come from any added pressure which causes the tissuse between your tibia and fibula to stretch.....My guess would be that the pull in your lower back caused an overcomponsation (even if minimal/unnoticable) in the way you were distributing your weight over your base of support causing pressure on your shank and eventually shin splints. I believe in the link that Mudge posted I listed some exercises that you can do to try and help the problem.
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08-30-2003, 09:10 PM	#8
SolidToTheCORE Devil Dawg Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 195	This is the info my doc gave me. Medical Definition:</font></b> Inflammation of the soft tissue on the inside, front portion of the tibia (shin). <br> <br> <font color="#00ccff"><b>Causes:</font></b> Excessive running and overpronation are two common causes of Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome because of the stress they cause to the medial structures of thelower leg. This stress may cause microtears in the soft tissue attached to the tibia. Muscle weakness, non supportive shoes, running on hard surfaces, and overtraining can all be contributing factors. <BR> <BR> <font color="#00ccff"><b> Symptoms: </font></b> Tenderness extending along a vertical distance on the medial(inside), lower half of the tibia. Although Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome is the most popular form of shin splints, Anterior Shin Splints is not uncommon. Anterior Shin Splints cause a vertical line of tenderness along the anterior (front) of the tibia. Medial and Anterior Shin Splints are not to be confused with Anterior Compartment Syndrome or stress fractures. Anterior Compartment Syndrome is muscle swelling which applies abnormal pressure to the compartment containing that muscle. Tenderness and pain are felt at the upper, lateral side of the tibia. A stress fracture is a crack or break to the tibia bone. This may result in tenderness of the tibia, but this pain tends to occur in a horizontal line as opposed to shin splint symptoms, in which the pain line is vertical. Stress fractures require immediate medical attention! <br> <BR> <font color="#00ccff"> <b> Recommended Treatment: </font></b> <b>R.I.C.E.</b> - <b>R</b>est, <b>I</b>ce, <b>C</b>ompression, <b>E</b>levation. Reduce activity to promote healing. Avoid downhill and hard surface running. Apply Ice for 10-15 minutes after each workout to reduce inflammation and pain. (If any skin irritation or adverse reaction occurs due to icing, see your medical doctor). Seek professional advice in stretching the calf muscles and the hamstrings. Investigate new shoes, orthotics, or heel lifts that may help eliminate pronation problems. Replace insoles and shoes atleast everly six months. As with any orthopedic injury, consult with a sports medicine professional.</td>
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08-29-2003, 10:09 AM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,055 Photos: 1	P-funk I believe posted on this not too long ago. Go search engine go http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...hlight=splints (Shin splints ! Oh the pain.)

08-29-2003, 10:18 AM	#6
PB&J Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over there! Posts: 361	Thanks for posting, I am not sure how I got one on my left side, I pulled the crap out of my lower back last week so I haven't been working out. Was walking at work and all of a sudden boom shin splint from hell.

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