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hey togster 
Take it easy, don't run or anything like that
for the long term, you've got to strengthen the shin muscle
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/CalfWt.html#anchor1929502
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sysopt
Take it easy, don't run or anything like that
for the long term, you've got to strengthen the shin muscle
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/CalfWt.html#anchor1929502
love ya,
sysopt
I used to have terrible shin splints (on the inside of my shin) and there were a few things I tried...
1) I tried some similar exercises that are described in the previous link. (I actually attached a strap to my toe and used the lower cables for it). That helped a little, but not too much.
2) I examined how my foot rolled/reacted when I ran. I noticed my foot was rolling a lot more than it should, so I tried to correct that. I think this helped a bit more than the exercises.
3) I bought new shoes. I was using old worn-out shoes to run in, and once I bought actual running shoes and used them only for running, it made a world of difference.
Aside from that, I've read that taking a break and starting back up again SLOWLY is an effective solution as well. This allows the tendon to heal and strengthen as you build up your mileage again. The trick is to start off easy and slowly ramp up your distance.
And remember to stretch out your calves and achilles really well, too.
1) I tried some similar exercises that are described in the previous link. (I actually attached a strap to my toe and used the lower cables for it). That helped a little, but not too much.
2) I examined how my foot rolled/reacted when I ran. I noticed my foot was rolling a lot more than it should, so I tried to correct that. I think this helped a bit more than the exercises.
3) I bought new shoes. I was using old worn-out shoes to run in, and once I bought actual running shoes and used them only for running, it made a world of difference.
Aside from that, I've read that taking a break and starting back up again SLOWLY is an effective solution as well. This allows the tendon to heal and strengthen as you build up your mileage again. The trick is to start off easy and slowly ramp up your distance.
And remember to stretch out your calves and achilles really well, too.
Taken from "Runners World":
"Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries. They result from tired or inflexible calf muscles putting too much stress on tendons, which become strained or torn."
Also from "Runners World":
"If you are prone to developing shin splints, stretch your calves and Achilles regularly as a preventive measure."
Here's some helpful links:
http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/shin.html
http://www.clark.net/pub/pribut/spshin.html
http://205.147.231.44/home/1,1300,1-0-79-529,00.html
"Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries. They result from tired or inflexible calf muscles putting too much stress on tendons, which become strained or torn."
Also from "Runners World":
"If you are prone to developing shin splints, stretch your calves and Achilles regularly as a preventive measure."
Here's some helpful links:
http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/shin.html
http://www.clark.net/pub/pribut/spshin.html
http://205.147.231.44/home/1,1300,1-0-79-529,00.html
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Shin splints suck mad cow's cock.
HEY TOGA NUTS
I have a little story.
I played football, and was pretty good.
then one day in the summer I got shin splints, this was before the last season. Anyway I was doing double days of running to get ready for the intense double days of practices in the heat.
then one day I got an excruciating pain in the frnt of my shins.
it was so bad that I went to the doctors, becuase it would not go away.
I went to the doctors ,and they told me nothing could be done, and that I would have them for the rest of my life.
this to me was unacceptable, so instead of taking a rest, I ran my ass of for 3 weeks in pain!
it hurt so bad! but I never though t twice about it. I warmed up for 5 minutes and ran.
i said to myself...."if I warm up and stretch how could I be hurting myself....if their is pain there it must be nerves or some other sensory mechanism sending my brain false messages.
after 3 weeks of pain........one day the pain stopped....and I have never had a shin splint again!
fu** the doctors that doom you mentally. Use common sense when training I.E. warm up and cool down.........
and use the power of your mind to "will' yourself better.
If I was not me, and I read this post I would say I was an idiot, or cocky, or both........but I went through it, and succeeded.
and I know you will too.
OMEGA
I have a little story.
I played football, and was pretty good.
then one day in the summer I got shin splints, this was before the last season. Anyway I was doing double days of running to get ready for the intense double days of practices in the heat.
then one day I got an excruciating pain in the frnt of my shins.
it was so bad that I went to the doctors, becuase it would not go away.
I went to the doctors ,and they told me nothing could be done, and that I would have them for the rest of my life.
this to me was unacceptable, so instead of taking a rest, I ran my ass of for 3 weeks in pain!
it hurt so bad! but I never though t twice about it. I warmed up for 5 minutes and ran.
i said to myself...."if I warm up and stretch how could I be hurting myself....if their is pain there it must be nerves or some other sensory mechanism sending my brain false messages.
after 3 weeks of pain........one day the pain stopped....and I have never had a shin splint again!
fu** the doctors that doom you mentally. Use common sense when training I.E. warm up and cool down.........
and use the power of your mind to "will' yourself better.
If I was not me, and I read this post I would say I was an idiot, or cocky, or both........but I went through it, and succeeded.
and I know you will too.
OMEGA
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