Running

[DJ_UFO]

I only run on the steet. At the gym, walk, maximum inclination (15.0), speed 2.4 for 45 minutes. Sweat a gallon.

 

[OMEGA]

and they really went away for good?
i have flat feet and get them almost every time I run or even walk fast-ouch...

YES they went away for GOOD

One day they just never happened again, it was that simple

now.... Everyday before that day was excruciating, so much so I went to hospital 2 times to see if I had nerve issues or something.

Shin splints are usually because the muscle in front of the tibia is Weak , relative to the calf muscles

 

[musclemom]

YES they went away for GOOD

One day they just never happened again, it was that simple

now.... Everyday before that day was excruciating, so much so I went to hospital 2 times to see if I had nerve issues or something.

Shin splints are usually because the muscle in front of the tibia is Weak , relative to the calf muscles

This article has some interesting information: Shin Splints and Shin Splints Treatment

This section of the article highlights the two main causes of shin splints:

Overload (or training errors): Shin splints are commonly associated with sports that require a lot of running or weight bearing activity. However, it is not necessarily the added weight or force applied to the muscles and tendons of the lower leg, but rather the impact force associated with running and weight bearing activities.

In other words, it's not the running itself, but the sudden shock force of repeated landings and change of direction that causes the problem. When the muscles and tendons become fatigued and overloaded, they lose their ability to adequately absorb the damaging shock force.

Other overload causes include:

* Exercising on hard surfaces, like concrete;
* Exercising on uneven ground;
* Beginning an exercise program after a long lay-off period;
* Increasing exercise intensity or duration too quickly;
* Exercising in worn out or ill fitting shoes; and
* Excessive uphill or downhill running.

Biomechanical Inefficiencies: The major biomechanical inefficiency contributing to shin splints is that of flat feet. Flat feet lead to a second biomechanical inefficiency called over-pronation. Pronation occurs just after the heel strikes the ground. The foot flattens out, and then continues to roll inward.

Over-pronation occurs when the foot and ankle continue to roll excessively inward. This excessive inward rolling causes the tibia to twist, which in-turn, over stretches the muscles of the lower leg.

Trex falls into the second category and if she tries to run her shin splints off she could very likely end up in worse shape, orthopedically, than she is now. Flat feet don't get better with time or age, they need proper support. Both of my stepkids have really bad flat feet (my stepson's ankles, when he is barefoot, nearly touch the ground). They've been seeing a podiatrist and getting prescription custom orthotics for years.

As far as I'm concerned, women are already at a biomechanical (and gravitational) disadvantage when it comes to running. I think there's plenty of other low/no impact options that have the same if not better results with less potential for joint stress, boob bounce and stretch, or bone depletion.

As an aside, Omega, I think you should count yourself lucky you dodged a bullet. Continuing training that aggrivates shin splints can potentially cause muscle or tendon damage. I believe in encouraging people to pay attention to their bodies, to learn to know the difference between normal/acceptable soreness and muscle aches so that they recognize the type of pain that may signal something being really wrong.

 

[trex74]

This article has some interesting information: Shin Splints and Shin Splints Treatment

This section of the article highlights the two main causes of shin splints:Trex falls into the second category and if she tries to run her shin splints off she could very likely end up in worse shape, orthopedically, than she is now. Flat feet don't get better with time or age, they need proper support. Both of my stepkids have really bad flat feet (my stepson's ankles, when he is barefoot, nearly touch the ground). They've been seeing a podiatrist and getting prescription custom orthotics for years.

As far as I'm concerned, women are already at a biomechanical (and gravitational) disadvantage when it comes to running. I think there's plenty of other low/no impact options that have the same if not better results with less potential for joint stress, boob bounce and stretch, or bone depletion.

As an aside, Omega, I think you should count yourself lucky you dodged a bullet. Continuing training that aggrivates shin splints can potentially cause muscle or tendon damage. I believe in encouraging people to pay attention to their bodies, to learn to know the difference between normal/acceptable soreness and muscle aches so that they recognize the type of pain that may signal something being really wrong.

wow, cool article. actually I roll to the outside, so much that i usually find myself standing of the outside edges of my feet. always have. have to really concentrate to fully put my inside edges on the ground.
makes skating a bit of a bitch, and the shin splint thing, but otherwise no probs. maybe I'll look into getting some dress orthotics (thin ones). i know what the regular ones look like, i worked in a store that sold shoes for orthotics, and they suck the bag.

 

[musclemom]

wow, cool article. actually I roll to the outside, so much that i usually find myself standing of the outside edges of my feet. always have. have to really concentrate to fully put my inside edges on the ground.
makes skating a bit of a bitch, and the shin splint thing, but otherwise no probs. maybe I'll look into getting some dress orthotics (thin ones). i know what the regular ones look like, i worked in a store that sold shoes for orthotics, and they suck the bag.

My step son is the opposite way, the inside of his ankles will touch the ground, his arches are basically nonexistant. It's unfortunate because the kid really would have liked to have joined the military.

When you're talking about that much over-pronation/supination you need to see a foot doctor. You've got canadian healthcare, c'mon girl!

What they have to do is take a mold of your feet and make the corrections according to your abnormalities. You'll be able to wear them in most regular shoes (you can't use them in shoes that you can't take the insoles out of).

As skating, you're not alone. I've got weak ankles, I've never skated or roller bladed, my ankles will just fold on me out of the blue.

 

[DJ_UFO]

I remember having flat feet when I was a kid, but never cared about it. Never had problems either. But growing up, with hard exposure to this planet and military training, my carbon unit adapted itself to this dimension of time and space.

 

[OMEGA]

I remember having flat feet when I was a kid, but never cared about it. Never had problems either. But growing up, with hard exposure to this planet and military training, my carbon unit adapted itself to this dimension of time and space.

i'll have 2 of whatever your having lol

Muscle Mom thanks for the informative info!
and time it took to share it.

I appreciate it