Shin splints So i've started jogging/walking in prep for a couple 5Ks that are coming up. Since it has FINALLY been cool enough to run outside- i did this both yesterday and today. Up until now I have been working out on the treadmill- for the past 2 weeks. I know the shin splints are from running on the road, however I am not willing to give this up completely as the 5Ks will both be- well outdoors :p My shin splints are not so bad that I can't walk (i've had that happen before- ended up embarrassed and in the ER with what i thought was a broken leg :p) but i can feel them starting. Right now I am icing my shins- but does anyone know any stretches i can do or anything to help reverse what has already happened? Or how to prevent them in the future? Tomorrow it is going to be another scorcher so I"ll be on the treadmill but would like to get back outside before the end of the week- Layla goes in her buggy and just LOVES it- can't deny her of that now can I ;) |
My 17 year old daughter gets them alot she plays soccer and runs track. Her trainer said that it's very important to always tape them up and stretch properly before and after running or workouts. Other thing to look at is proper fitting running shoes and using some padding in shoe for support. If they are really bothering you alot your suppose to rest and not put more pressure on it. The icing is good keep doing it. Good Luck! |
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When you say padding- do you mean like an insole? |
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Oh they hurt ...I was a diver for years and had them. They can ease up if you take it easy but once you start doing repetative activity again, it seems they come back. (little suckas) Good luck |
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Use pre wrap first then tape around shin splints tight enough but it shouldn't stop circulation. My daughter said your description is correct. |
I got shin splints pretty bad before and what I did to alleviate the problem was icing my shine 4 times a day for 20 mins and buying an insole for my shoe that gives good arch support. Hope this helps ;) |
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Two words.... CALF RAISES!!!! Toes forward - 20 per day Toes Inward - 20 per day Toes Out- 20 per day |
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Let me go find youtube! |
You dont have to use dumbells tho, you can use canned goods or nothing at all. So she is doing toes forward then point your toes in, towards each other then point your toes out, away from each other Does that make better sense? |
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