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shin splints and what to do for them?
Posted on 4/19/18 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 4/19/18 at 2:52 pm
Granddaughter runs track and is a sprinter. She has a recurring problem with shin splints. Tried the braces or wraps and custom running shoes from Fleet Feet, but it still happens. Any of yall ever dealt with shin splints? What is the best way to treat them and keep them from recurring? TIA!
Posted on 4/19/18 at 3:03 pm to BFIV
I ended up with stress fractures. The owner of Fleet Feet(BR) did my analysis and fitted me. Worked wonders. One of my arches had fallen significantly and inserts corrected the issue. A year or two later I went back and one of the employees insisted on doing another analysis and completely missed the arch. So take the custom fitting with a grain of salt. Also, recommend considering seeing an orthopedist and getting a bone scan. Stress fractures may not show in xrays.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 3:08 pm to Bamadiver
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Also, recommend considering seeing an orthopedist and getting a bone scan. Stress fractures may not show in xrays.
I'd say this to ensure no injuries. I'd consider minimalist afterwards, (helped me) but if coming from supported shoes that could take up to a year to adjust to. I'm not sure a competitive teen can wait that long.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 3:24 pm to BFIV
I bet her calves are tight as frick and her shins are compensating.
She needs to smash/roll/stretch her calves like it's her job.
Compression sleeves from Zensah are really good, too.
Here's some basic stuff for shins:
I really like the Rumble Roller for calf work (you can get at Dick's Sporting Goods).
MWOD 1
MWOD 2
She needs to smash/roll/stretch her calves like it's her job.
Compression sleeves from Zensah are really good, too.
Here's some basic stuff for shins:
I really like the Rumble Roller for calf work (you can get at Dick's Sporting Goods).
MWOD 1
MWOD 2
Posted on 4/19/18 at 3:26 pm to Bamadiver
I had really bad shin splints in high school, eventually I ended up with several holes in my shins by my late 20's 
Seriously, they are holes in the fascia - so shin hernias. DR. said they are pretty common and surgery would likely make things worse.
Now, if I don't stay on top of them, they get pretty painful.
I smash my calves every night and do self-applied Graston on my shins a few times a week. A wooden spoon and coconut oil for lube works pretty well.
I still lift, run, and sprint - but I have to work for it.
Seriously, they are holes in the fascia - so shin hernias. DR. said they are pretty common and surgery would likely make things worse.
Now, if I don't stay on top of them, they get pretty painful.
I smash my calves every night and do self-applied Graston on my shins a few times a week. A wooden spoon and coconut oil for lube works pretty well.
I still lift, run, and sprint - but I have to work for it.
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 4/19/18 at 5:30 pm to BFIV
i am not a medical professional.
but the answer is more hills. running more hills solves everything.
but the answer is more hills. running more hills solves everything.
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 4/19/18 at 7:19 pm to BFIV
Get fitted for proper running shoes and fix her running form
Where you strike on your foot is crucial
Where you strike on your foot is crucial
Posted on 4/19/18 at 7:42 pm to BFIV
Stretch and rest
Posted on 4/19/18 at 7:59 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Her track coach is a worthless idiot, too. Sits in the bleachers during track meets. No coaching or techniques taught to any of the kids. She just collects a coaching stipend, imho. I figure there is a proper running technique for sprinters as opposed to distance runners. I have learned more from listening to yall than her coach knows. Any coach who doesn't recognize that one of her runners is having a problem certainly isn't qualified to coach, either. Just venting here in this post, but these shin splints have been a problem for the second year now and my granddaughter is not the only runner that is having shin splint trouble. Is there a conditioning program or regimen that would help or is it just a complete rest for several weeks that will help the most?
Posted on 4/20/18 at 9:08 am to LSUfan20005
Stretching and compression sleeves has worked for me. I also bought some real running shoes at one of those stores that records you running on a tread mill and then matches a shoe to your running step.
I also did this exercise “ Tibialis Anterior Raise“ in the gym to strengthen my anterior portion of my calves.
Improving calf strength, abductor strength and strengthening hip muscles are a good approach to preventing shin splints.
I also did this exercise “ Tibialis Anterior Raise“ in the gym to strengthen my anterior portion of my calves.
Improving calf strength, abductor strength and strengthening hip muscles are a good approach to preventing shin splints.
This post was edited on 4/20/18 at 9:18 am
Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:48 pm to BFIV
Stretch the calves. Often. Key to keeping them at bay. I had best stress fracture and it totally sucked.
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