Shin splints!!!!

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Calder88		Shin splints!!!!	11-01-2014 @ 18:52
Member 4759, 49 posts SQ 272.5, BP 202.5, DL 300 775.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Have just started events training and already shin splints are giving hassle any suggestions on preventing it and helping it

dazzachap		...	11-01-2014 @ 19:13
the ferryman will always need his coin. Member 1085, 408 posts SQ 220, BP 175, DL 285 680.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Shin splints were the bane of my life for 15 yrs, and can be symptomatic of several conditions and easily mis diagnosed. Rest was the only thing that helped me, trying to push through the pain made my condition become chronic requiring surgery. Maybe worth trying to establish the root cause?

Calder88		...	11-01-2014 @ 19:39
Member 4759, 49 posts SQ 272.5, BP 202.5, DL 300 775.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Thanks for the reply , have the physio on monday for another issue but hopefully she can shed sum light. Just tends to be on heavier lifts.

Motorbiker		...	11-01-2014 @ 20:31
Member 4115, 1247 posts SQ 195, BP 140, DL 220 555.0 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq	Back when i used to run a lot i used to get shin splints all the time. I also found rest to be the only thing that helped me significantly. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shin-splints/Pages/Introduction.a... Also has some other things that can help with healing.

Calder88		...	12-01-2014 @ 11:39
Member 4759, 49 posts SQ 272.5, BP 202.5, DL 300 775.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	It tend to get them with carrying events farmers yolk etc, yeah rest is the only way it help b4 but have a comp in a couple months so rest is not a option.... Thanks for the reply

MikeBromby1		...	12-01-2014 @ 12:09
Member 2021, 556 posts SQ 220, BP 145, DL 302.5 667.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	What part of the shin are you expiriencing them, front or inner, or both? I used to get both when doing yoke and farmers, but the inner shin splints were far worse. I found that stretching the calf and shin muscles various ways for 5 mins before any moving exercise helped quite alot, also wearing neoprene calf supports. This was after i left any moving training alone for a few months though to let the shins fully heal. I tried to train through the condition but it only makes it worse if already flared up!

Calder88		...	12-01-2014 @ 17:27
Member 4759, 49 posts SQ 272.5, BP 202.5, DL 300 775.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	It tends to be the lower outer part off my shin , at its worst its sore to touch tend to be worse on the left side


Wiegieboard		...	13-01-2014 @ 11:20
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11329 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Sometimes shin splints can be down to the shoes you wear. If you aren't already wearing shoes suited to your feet and legs, I'd advise going to see a specialist who can tell you what to look for in a shoe.

Calder88		...	13-01-2014 @ 20:13
Member 4759, 49 posts SQ 272.5, BP 202.5, DL 300 775.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Just back from physio , i have got really tight calve muscles she reckons it can cause stress on the shin as the muscle tissue is connected to the shin bone and pulls on the shin causing my shin splints , so good streching and massage the calves should help alot , will let use know how it bears out

herman		...	16-01-2014 @ 17:48
hermit Member 3904, 988 posts	In my experience, switch from bouncy running shoes to something flat and thin soled and you'll probably be alright. Throw in some stretching for both sides of your lower leg and maybe if your keen, some calf work. All of this helped me immeasurably, the change in shoes making the biggest difference instantly.

jg250		...	12-04-2014 @ 02:15
Member 4500, 220 posts SQ 200, BP 130, DL 260 590.0 kgs @ 112kgs UnEq	I get shin splints pretty bad doing yoke at the minute, giving it a couple of weeks off yoke now to stretch it off, ice and reduce any pain. Gonna look at new trainers and adding some calf exercises into my leg routine with a definate stretch off at the end! Shin sleeves arent a bad shout either, anything to help!

Killelay		...	23-04-2014 @ 18:25
Member 5031, 1417 posts SQ 230, BP 140, DL 275 645.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	I only got them when i did cardio, rest is pretty much all that helps.

Killelay		...	23-04-2014 @ 18:25
Member 5031, 1417 posts SQ 230, BP 140, DL 275 645.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	I only got them when i did cardio, rest is pretty much all that helps.

AMH_Power		...	24-04-2014 @ 20:13
we ride at dawn Member 4363, 1442 posts SQ 310, BP 250, DL 320 880.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 24.04.2014 @ 20:13 PM by AMH_Power Calder88 said:Have just started events training and already shin splints are giving hassle any suggestions on preventing it and helping it I feel for you! I used to suffer on the inside of my shins, used to get mega tender. What I did prior to lifting which seemed to help, was sitting on a chair, pulling my foot over my opposite knee (like some chumps sit in costa coffee reading the paper!) and grab your foot and physically move your foot in a big and slow of a circle as you can. This stretches all the muscles surrounding the shin and ankle, and helped me a lot both prior and post exercise. Shin splints on the inside are almost definitely the muscle pulling off the bone, whereas on the outside is 50/50 to the muscle or micro fracture. Also, long tight socks can help too... One thing is for sure, it's a f**king nightmare... seems to come and go even after a good rest!

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