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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 162 |
When I use the treadmill to walk or run my calves hurt to the point I need to stop. The pain is on the front of my calf on the outside about 4 inches below the knee. I don't get pain when I do the stepmill or the eliptical trainer. Anyone know what this could be? Shin splints, maybe? I wear Nike Air sneakers, should I switch to another type of shoe?     | ||
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Mutant   
Posts: 3814 |
Possible shin splints but it sounds like your tibia needs to be strengthened. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 162 |
Should I hit the toe raises then? | ||
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Mutant
Posts: 3814 |
No, the tibia is worked opposite of a calf motion, instead of toe raises, do heel raises, place your heels on the edge of anything and go up and down in a controlled manner. ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1227 |
Or sit down, place a plate flat on the floor with the edge on your toes and lift it with the toes, keeping your heel on the floor. If it is shin splints, try non impact cardio, like cycling or rowing. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 260 |
you might have already tried it, but stretch really good before u start your cardio. |
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posted March 07, 2001 10:26 AM