Jogging and shins

[lesliemarie]

I went jogging, only lightly since I haven't done it for so long and only a little way then walked the most, after that my shins hurt so bad for a few days after, how can I prevent that from happening again, I would love to get back to jogging, it felt so good to do that, I love exercising again,

 

[amyg]

LeslieMarie- I have some exercises to strengthen your shins... PM me your email address and I'll send them your direction!

 

[dlavie]

Shin splints.... how I remember.

Look at your posture while running. Do you lean forward (overpronate)or lean too far back (underpronate)? Running shoes can help with the posture as well. Are you landing on your heel and rolling off of your toes as recommended or striking on the ball of the foot?

Dave

 

[Fit_mommy]

I got shin splints the first time I ran. I was soar for a couple of days and then it went away. Once it was gone I ran for the 2nd time and did not get them again. I only got them that once so maybe your body just needs to get used to it and then it could stop on it's own...

 

[melimcn]

As an avid sufferer of shin splints for many years, my cousin who is a physical therapist recommended wrapping my shins to help the problem.

Basically, shin splints are caused by the muscle pulling away from the bone in your leg. I use an Ace bandage to wrap my calves about 3" above my ankle (or wherever you feel the pain) before you work out. I've been doing this for years, and have never had pain since.

Just a suggestion outside of the "correct your form" realm. Sometimes even correct form doesn't help.:7

 

[Mckmain]

Alot of time shin splints are caused by running downhill and slapping your toes down as your foot lands. Concentrate on landing on your heel first like someone already said. Old shoes can also be a cause...

 

[YasBeFit]

I had shin problems for a long time and I found a few tips that helped: 1. Do Toe taps and shin stretches on the days that you don't run to strengthen the shin.
2. Warm-up for at least five minutes then stretch the shin well.
3.Buy really good running shoes. This was the most important thing for me! Cheap or non-running shoes won't cut it.
4.Don't outrun yourself. When you lean forward it throws off your body mechanics and stresses the shin. Learn the proper running stride and do it even if it means you have to run slower.
5. Don't try to do too much, too fast. Your heart & lungs may be able to adapt to the running, but your legs may be stressed by the new activity. At first, do less than you think you can do and build up gradually. You may also want to mix jogging and walking to take some impact stress off the shins.

Good Luck to you! Be nice to your shins & you should be jogging regularly in no time!