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05-29-2009, 01:42 PM
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Shin splints
Anyone here get this problem? Sh!t is fvcking annoying. Especially since I'm just starting up a cutting cycle, and can't run! I haven't been running/jogging really at all up until last week, with the exception of a 5-10 minute warm up... and a lot of times I used the elliptical for that anyways. Maybe I should have worked my way up slowly. Went right away into some fast running on the treadmill... my shins have been killing me. Last week I was able to go for 10 minutes on the treadmill, then had to move on to the elliptical for another 10 because the pain was too much. I guess maybe I should have stopped once I felt pain, but I was brushing it off like it was no big deal, and kept telling myself it was just because I wasn't used to running. Well, yesterday I was hoping the pain would have stopped, within 5 minutes it was hurting again. I gritted my teeth and was able to go 20 minutes (had to stop a couple times) Actually while I was running it got to the point where it almost felt numb, but as soon as I got off and started walking out of the gym it was feelin crazy. I swear I could hardly walk and almost tripped for no reason. I had to sit in my car for almost 5 minutes because I didn't even wanna move my foot to drive. Anyways, I googled shin splints and read about it on webmd... apparently it's a little more serious than I thought. Webmd said it usually takes 3-6 months to heal
 I'm debating whether or not I should have a doctor look at it, cause I guess it could be a stress fracture. It's just frusturating because I'm trying to cut and can't run... maybe I'll just say fvck and go back to bulking Just wondering if anyone had experience with this and how long it took you to heal. Also... I should still be good to squat right? It doesn't hurt at all when I squat/deadlift.thanks in advance for any advice. Last edited by Meta; 05-29-2009 at 01:45 PM. 
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05-29-2009, 01:46 PM
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Only time I got shin splints is when I did wind sprints on concrete, lol. They did get better but I wanted to saw off my legs when they first started. All I can advise is try running on a soft rubber track and get some good running shoes.
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05-29-2009, 01:50 PM
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05-29-2009, 02:11 PM
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Yep and maybe go to a Runnig Shoe store, specifically for runners.
They'll custom fit you to the best model you should be using
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05-29-2009, 03:25 PM
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This is what I did and the lower back pain I'd always get from running wen't away.
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06-03-2009, 09:35 PM
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Son....I feel your pain. Man shinsplints during football season prevented me from reaching my full potential on the field and it was probably one of the most painful injuries I had ever endured. That was last year. Now the year before I ran about 2 miles a day (1 mile to 1.5 to 2 miles building my way up) a month before practice started and I didnt feel them whatsover, so that would lead me to conclude starting off slow in a jogging/running schedule would be effective. My strength coach told me squats should not be affected by shin splints nor should deadlifts. So you really should be fine because I was doing squats and deadlifts while having shinsplints this year and it did not hurt during excercise or after. Also man, Aleve, Tylenol, Advil..man that didnt do **** for me, I was bout to run to my dealer and snag some hydros or codeine straight up for the pain.
Visiting a doctor may not be too bad of an idea because from what I read the symptoms of shin splints can be similar to a more severe, sometimes irreversible injury called compartment syndrome. This is a serious problem that can lead to significant loss of function in the lower leg, but from your situation I doubt this is what is going on, but dude its scary and I would always be on the safe side.
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06-04-2009, 11:59 AM
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When I went into basic training, I had a huge problem with shin splints. We had to run 3 days a week plus the miles of walking, marching, and carrying a ruck sack around in combat boots did not help. They eventually just went away. Just put some ice on them after your workout, take some aspirin, and don't stretch them! The muscles there are supposed to be stiff and unflexible. They'll go away after 2-3 weeks of this.
New shoes will definitely help and if you can, try to run a nice treadmill or an indoor/outdoor track. Those have softer surfaces than cheap treadmills and are better for your shins, knees, etc.
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06-04-2009, 12:23 PM
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right on everyone thanks for the advice
I'm actually taking a week or 2 off of working out so I can focus on preparing for finals... so maybe after resting a week or 2 when I get back in there I'll be feeling better getting new shoes might not be a bad idea... however I'm very close to getting laid off my job... so dropping $150 on running shoes isn't the best idea for me right now... trying to stack up as much money as possible
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06-15-2009, 09:26 AM
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I had the same problem for a long time. I eventually just stopped running because of it. But I started feeling flabby and wanted to run so I started looking at shoe ratings at runnersworld dot com. I ended up buying some Asics GEL-1130 and I have zero pain any where in my legs. Unless you wear your shoes out badly on the outside rear corner don't let the shoe salesman convince you that you need "control" - you need the softest cushioning show that you can find.
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06-19-2009, 06:44 PM
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are Nike Shox considered good running shoes? i typically see people wearing Asics, Adidas or New Balance shoes when running. i got some pretty bad shin splints at some point but i was running on regular terrain behind my school. not a very flat surface, a bit rocky in some parts and bumpy. probably wasn't such a great idea as i thought it was at the time...
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06-25-2009, 12:37 AM
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06-25-2009, 01:44 AM
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back on track....cuttin' up for cancun in november
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06-25-2009, 08:07 AM
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My last 2 pair have also been nike shocks. I love them; however, my only tip is to make sure you try them on. I bought a new pair in the same size as my last and they were a little bigger and were fairly uncomfortable for a while. I think this size discrepency has to do with being made in foreign sweat shops. I found this with a lot of clothing at like the GAP for instance. A large wasn't always the same large for the same piece of clothing.
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