HIIT today: I got little knots on my calves!!?

[CobraUTAH]

Well that sucks man I hope it doesn't keep you from the HIIT for to long. Check my post out I tore my calf muscle on Sunday during my HIIT session. I was really pissed about it. I just hope that I can recover quick and get back out there because I'd hate to have to lay off for two or three weeks and lose all that I had gained.

 

[jackangel]

I've experienced shin splints too while running. Since I'm new to HIIT also, it's to be expected. Many people report that they go away after a breaking-in period, but this won't be the case for everyone, because the term "shin splints" refers to several different conditions. I've never experienced any knots or swelling, just aching/soreness/pain/tenderness. In addition to the tips mentioned in this thread, one other helpful idea which I've seen mentioned many times is to strengthen the anterior tibialis muscle. Correcting the possible imbalance in strength between the calf and shin muscles seems to help a lot of people, from what I've read. So, focus on contracting that muscle throughout the day by bringing your foot/toes up towards your shin with some intesity, perhaps even using some resistance.

 

[kentucky]

The muscles tighten up on the outside of my shins. Nowhere else. and the knot came up on the outside of both shins, really close to the bone.