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shin splints
Shin Splints
Shin splints is a very common ailment that affects athletes but can also occur in the non-athletic individual. It is an inflammatory condition occurring either in the front of the lower leg or in the back. The cause for each is different.
Typically, with shin splints, a person will be doing some kind of athletic endeavor (walking a long distance would qualify), and begin to notice a soreness in the lower leg, either in the front or back of the leg. The more the person moves the more the condition worsens. Should the person stop, the pain will diminish somewhat only to worsen once the activity is resumed.
Anterior shin splints, or pain in the front of the lower leg, may be more prevalent running on hard surfaces, or running or walking down hill. After the heel hits the ground, in gait, the foot should slow down in order for the front of the foot to hit the ground. People with a tight heel cord (Achilles tendon), do not allow the foot to slow down so the muscles that control the forefoot and originate in the front of the lower leg are forced to overwork. This overworking of the muscle causes the muscle to swell and since the muscle is in a confined location in the lower leg, the swelling causes pain.
Posterior shin splints generally occur when in people who are moderately to severely pronated or more commonly known as flat footed. People who exhibit this type of foot structure force their feet to overwork, thus causing the muscles in the back of the lower leg to also overwork. Again, this overworking causes the muscle to swell and since it too is in a confined space, pain will occur.
As previously stated this condition generally occurs in athletic people, but people exhibiting certain types of foot structure, who are called upon to do a fair amount of walking can also experience shin splints.
Symptomatic treatment of the condition is through the use of icing the area and taking anti inflammatory medication such as aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, Advil, etc. Also, avoiding the type of walking surface that caused the problem would be indicated. This is acceptable treatment for the short term, but not considered a solution to the problem.
The best way to alleviate the problem on a permanent basis is to have your feet examined by a foot specialist to determine the type of foot structure you exhibit and thus find the cause of the problem. Generally, an orthotic, usually a prescription type of device will be indicated, but certain individuals may also experience relief with an over the counter type device. In addition to an orthotic, the athletic individual should also examine his athletic shoes as there are various types of shoes on the market, many of which may help correct the abnormality in the foot structure and thus relieve the symptoms.
The non athlete should also examine his or her shoes as flimsy type shoes may exacerbate the abnormality in that person’s foot structure and bring about the pain associated with shin splints.
Other conditions that may mimic shin splints include stress fractures of the lower leg, along with muscle tears. Anyone who is suffering from shin splints that do not respond to the above mentioned treatments should consider having an MRI to rule out theses possibilities.
Lastly, a condition that mimics shin splints but has the potential for more serious consequences is known as “anterior compartment syndrome”. It is basically a more severe form of anterior shin splints, however, in this case the excessive swelling of the muscle will cause excessive pressure on the nerves resulting in numbness in the area and weakening of the muscles into the foot. Equally important, the blood supply in the affected area is cut off. The patient will complain of numbness in the foot and leg, along with pallor (due to the circulation being cut off), along with excessive pain. This is considered a medical emergency and immediate medical care is indicated
About the Author
Dr. Mitnick is a foot specialist with over 25 years of clinical practice treating conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
How to get rid of shin splints if i have to continue to run?
I keep getting shin splints from running. I have expensive running shoes i have insoles to support my feet but it seems every time i run i get them. I will rest for a couple weeks but then the day i start running again they come back. Can i just tape my legs, take some ibuprofen and run through it will they eventually get used to it and heal?
I've had shin splints many times before and I've been able to get them to go away within about a week each time without taking time off.
During the day you need to spell the cursive alphabet with your toe, moving only your ankle. Do this a bunch of times each day. There is nothing significant about the cursive alphabet other than it generally gives a good even full range of motion. This exercise strengthens the muscles that are irritated by shin splints.
Then, after you work out each day, you need to ice. The best way to ice shin splints is to freeze water in a paper or styrofoam cup. When you are ready to ice, peel the cup away so that you are left with a large chunk of ice with a few sharp edges on it. Take the edge of the ice and press it in between the muscle and the bone on the front of your shin. Slowly slide the ice up and down along your shin where it hurts for about 15 minutes or so. It is important to use the ice cup rather than a bag of ice so that you can get underneath your shin bone, where the irritation often is.
I know this can take a while, but it is well worth the time. Trust me. Good luck with your running.
Shin Pain shin splints Podiatrist NSW Australia Craig Bagley
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Steady Step Shin Sleeve, Small Black $11.04 Easy, economical and effective treatment for shin splints. * Shin Sleeve™ is a nonlatex neoprene sleeve that provides compression while supporting lower leg muscles and tissue. * Effective treatment of inflammation and pain associated with stress on lower leg. * Excellent for use in sport activities or by people with excessive biomechanical pronation or supination of foot. * Lightweight and easy to pull onto lower leg. * Provides compression treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), bruises and muscle strains. * Available in blue or black. * Calf Circumference: 12"-14" |
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Steady Step Shin Sleeve, Medium Black $11 Easy, economical and effective treatment for shin splints. * Shin Sleeve™ is a nonlatex neoprene sleeve that provides compression while supporting lower leg muscles and tissue. * Effective treatment of inflammation and pain associated with stress on lower leg. * Excellent for use in sport activities or by people with excessive biomechanical pronation or supination of foot. * Lightweight and easy to pull onto lower leg. * Provides compression treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), bruises and muscle strains. * Available in blue or black. * Calf Circumference: 14"-15" |
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Steady Step Shin Sleeve, X-Large Black $11 Easy, economical and effective treatment for shin splints. * Shin Sleeve™ is a nonlatex neoprene sleeve that provides compression while supporting lower leg muscles and tissue. * Effective treatment of inflammation and pain associated with stress on lower leg. * Excellent for use in sport activities or by people with excessive biomechanical pronation or supination of foot. * Lightweight and easy to pull onto lower leg. * Provides compression treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), bruises and muscle strains. * Available in blue or black. * Calf Circumference: 17"-19" |
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Steady Step Shin Sleeve, Large Black $11 Easy, economical and effective treatment for shin splints. * Shin Sleeve™ is a nonlatex neoprene sleeve that provides compression while supporting lower leg muscles and tissue. * Effective treatment of inflammation and pain associated with stress on lower leg. * Excellent for use in sport activities or by people with excessive biomechanical pronation or supination of foot. * Lightweight and easy to pull onto lower leg. * Provides compression treatment for medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), bruises and muscle strains. * Available in blue or black. * Calf Circumference: 15"-17" |
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Pro-Tec Shin Splint Compression Sleeve, Universal $23.49 Features of the Pro-Tec Shin Splint Compression Sleeve: Alleviates pain and discomfort associated with shin splints. Reduces symptoms of medial tibial stress syndrome and anterior shin splints. Compression reduces additional damage and enhances the healing process. Applies gentle pressure on soft tissue next to the tibia. Helps to prevent additional tearing of the soft tissue away from the tibia. |
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