If the pain returns, stop exercising right away. Know that shin splints can take 3 to 6 months to heal. Do not rush back into your sport or exercise. You could injure yourself again. Your provider may take an x-ray or perform other tests to make sure you do not have a stress fracture. You will also be checked to make sure you do not have another shin problem, such as tendonitis or compartment syndrome.
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So what actually is shin splints? Shin pain can be broken down into four general categories; muscular, bony, neural and vascular. Often muscular shin pain can be caused by strain or excessive tightness to a number of muscles occupying the medial shin area. Their attachment to the bone via a structure called the periosteum can become irritated and inflamed periostitis.
None of which should be overlooked. These include types of compartment syndrome and nerve related issues such as nerve entrapments in the lower leg, or referred neural issues from the lower back.
To make our lives more difficult you can have combinations of these. Differentiating between these conditions can often be difficult, no less because they often co-exist. However, there are subtle distinctions in the presentation and behaviour of each.
This helps to guide the treatment and rehab. The most common type of shin pain I see is caused by excessive tightness or strain to the muscles occupying the medial shin area. Namely the tibialis posterior and soles muscles. As well as occasionally several other muscles in the area responsible for flexing of the toes.
You can also develop inflammation to these muscles points of attachment to the bone via a structure called the periosteum periostitis.
But will be most sore at the beginning of a run and will often get easier as you get moving. You then have the bony type injuries, the two words that put fear into ever runners minds… s tress fracture or reaction.
To briefly explain the process, our bones are constantly being remodelled to adapt to the stresses and loads placed upon them. If the level of stress being placed through them is greater than the rate at which the structures adapt, an area of bone weakness will develop.
When the excessive stress continues the bone may fracture microscopically — this is when you experience pain. Ignore the pain and continue to stress the area then it can develop into a larger crack. Eventually, a stress fracture will happen.
There will be a specific point of tenderness on the bone and in contrast to the muscular type injury this will be felt over a much smaller area — maybe cm. Another give away is the behaviour of the pain. With a stress reaction, the issue will worsen as you run and will feel worse after, and you may even experience a deep ache, or throbbing type pain at rest or at night in the more developed stress fracture types.
Due to the rich nerve supply of the periosteum the bone will be exquisitely tender to touch, however, this will generally be felt over a larger area. There will not be the one to two centimetre focal point of tenderness as in a stress fracture. Shin pain of bone, muscle or inflammation of the periosteum often have similar causes. This little self-massage feels amazing and should help you finish your run. Really focus on landing on the midfoot instead.
This will put more emphasis on the calves, giving your shins a break. Lengthening your stride taking bigger steps while doing this can make this easier and encourage you to land softer and more gazelle-like. After 30 to 60 seconds, return to your normal running stride. Taking softer steps is helpful, but you can cushion the blow even more by running on softer surfaces. Try moving off the sidewalk or street to the grass or a dirt trail.
Running on a treadmill is easier on your body than running on the roads or sidewalks. When you're first starting out, try to avoid running two days in a row. A rest day will limit the pounding on your muscles, joints, and bones and give your body a chance to recover. Even if you're an experienced runner, taking at least one or two days off from running each week reduces your risk of shin splints and other overuse injuries.
Use some of your days off from running for rest. But for others, consider cross-training with a sport that puts less pressure on your shins. This could be low-impact aerobic exercises, such as swimming, biking, cross country skiing, or aqua jogging. Wearing the wrong shoes can also lead to shin splints, so check your shoes to see if you might need more stability or cushion.
Running experts can examine your gait, the structure of your feet, and the wear on your current running shoes to find the best fit.
Also, replace your running shoes every to miles. Running in shoes that have lost their cushioning is one of the most common causes of shin splints. You can also try inserting over-the-counter shoe inserts so that your calves don't have to stretch as far. If you experience shin pain when running, it may be because of weak anterior tibialis muscles, which run along the front side of your lower leg.
This muscle is responsible for flexing the foot at the ankle drawing the toes toward your knee. You may start feeling pain in this area if you're new to running or you increase your distance too quickly. Doing simple exercises such as heel raises or toe raises can help strengthen your calf and shin muscles, which can help prevent shin pain.
Doing these exercises post-run will also give you a nice stretch. Toe raises are very easy to do. You don't need any special equipment and you can do them anywhere. Do them a few times a week to develop your anterior tibialis muscles and prevent shin splints. Here's what to do:. To increase strength and stability, heel raises can also be done one leg at a time.
Changing your footstrike may help you to avoid shin splints. Try to avoid heel striking or toe running and instead try to land on the middle of the foot. Ideally, you should land mid-sole and then roll through and push off through the front of the toes. While the practice is common, landing on your heels can cause stress in the lower leg. Similarly, landing on your toes can stress the gastrocnemius calf muscle.
Both of these footstrike patterns can contribute to shin splints and other injuries. Use these tips to practice landing on your mid-foot:. If you are not sure whether your form is a factor in your shin pain, it might help to work with a coach who can evaluate your form and provide advice. If you feel mild shin pain as you're running stop and do a quick calf stretch.
If it's not mild pain or it's getting worse as you continue running, you should stop. Make sure you're also stretching your calves after your workouts.
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