Shin Splints!

[jerry springer]

Originally posted by Turnball
Voltaren

i dont think so........

apply R.I.C.E.R

stay off your feet for a week or two until the pain leaves then slowly get back into running training.swim in the meantime to maintain fitness.

 

[tribey]

I had shin splints when I was 16-17... bloody painful. I just didn't play any sport at school for a good few months...

Then one day when I thought I was travelling alright, had a lunchtime kickabout, had an airy and felt like the inside of shins had ripped open - only way I can describe the pain.

The pain eventually went away but only with rest - ie no sport, no running, etc.

 

[The Shev]

Originally posted by Stegelator
Watever you do, don't take advice from the Essendon fitness coach.

You wouldn't believe it. I have shin splints right now and I actually went to the Essendon physio (or one of them) last week.

I started feeling mine about 3 weeks ago and have since stopped all sorts of exercise. It has got better and when I had a little run the other day I didn't feel anything. When I press my shin bone though, I can still feel pain. So it obviously is still there. I am worried that if I play this week it will come back bad and rule me out for a while. But first I think I will take the advice of some of you guys. Ice my leg after training and strap it. Hopefully that helps. I definately won't be running on concrete anymore like I have been and will try to reduce running. Maybe go for a swim (can't swim though, might just run in the water lol) or cycle to keep fit.

 

[Altum Volantes]

I actually work at an orthotic lab and would have to recommend going for custom orthotics over any off the shelf alternative. We make orthotics specifically for you - buying them off the shelf is like buying those off the shelf reading glasses in my book.

I know a few people who swear by orthotics now because they have helped them recover from shin splints. It's your health, a worthy investment. You don't want a problem like this when your older.

If you have grown out of them, get your feet recast. Custom orthotics may be expensive but can also be made to cater for your needs - you could say you play football and your podiatrist may opt to prescribe a "Slimmer" or "Cobra Slim" style of orthotic which takes up less room in the shoe but still offers good support on your medial side.

Yes, orthotics are something that work for some and don't work for others - but if your podiatrist has prescribed them, he'd probably be hopeful they can help.
It's also important to make sure your orthotics are right for you - most labs offer adjustments, so it can just be a matter of changing the slightest thing to make them perfect for your feet.

Hope that helped and good luck.

 

[Tangodown]

As previously mention..

SEE a PODIATRIST...

I put up with shin splints for years untill I saw a podiatrist....cost $80 including being video assesed......All I had were the wrong running shoes for my feet/gait...

I then bought the right shoe for me....no more pain..

BTW I recommend the Windy Hill Podiatry Clinic if in Melb.....Fab service and advice....and they look after all the Bomber players.....

 

[southozsport.tk]

Shin Splints

Scottroo, i have actually had Shin splints for the past few years after taking up footy, after a 6 year lay off.

Initially i went to the Dr and he told me to put a lot of heat (dencorub etc etc) on it, and to attempt to improve my fitness. So i did so, and it just got worse.

I then read a lot of articles in books and on the internet and the one common solution appeared to be, icing the inside of the shin straight after running at any time. You'll notice when you start running even for a short period, there's a lot of swelling and fluid on your shin, which needs to be rid of.

But heres my solution or rather making the pain slightly more bareable. My coach told me to when i'm watching Television at a night time (or any time) get a GOLF BALL, and roll it under the arch of my foot putting a fair amount of pressure on it. This actually releases a lot of tension on the nerve, and reduces both swelling and pain. Rolling the ball, under your foot will be painful depending on exactly how tense your nerve actually is. Most times now it is more of a massaging sensation for myself.

GIVE IT A GO, IT SHOULD WORK BECAUSE IT HAS FOR ME SO FAR!

 

[The Shev]

What is the Roman sandal style strapping?

 

[Boro]

I suffered shin splints for 3 or 4 years. Only way I could play/train was on a diet of voltaren. However started going to accupuncture every time it flared up really badly and it worked very well. Haven't had any problems for 3 years now.

It wasn't an instant fix though. Probably a year before the pain totally vanished.

 

[topdon]

Back in 1996, i thought i had shin splints after a hard night at training. Iced it up ... woke up early the next morning in the most excruciating pain. Went to doc 1st thing, 2 hours later i was being operated on after being diagnosed with acute anterior compartment syndrome ... an emergency procedure in this instance. The pressure in my anterior compartment of my lower right leg was 9 times the norm.

Made a 100% recovery though!