davieG Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Recently, the day after a long walk I've ended up with an extremely painful shin. Thr pain is down the outside of the shin seemingly coming from the muscle behind the shin bone. Anyone had anything similar? What was the cure?
Shrenchel Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Sounds like it. I used to get it pretty bad after running or doing any exercise on a hard surface really (insert joke). Went to some specialist running shop and they made me run over a mat connected to a computer so they could see where I was putting particular strain on my muscles. Then they flogged me some trainers for a ton and I've never had it since. Taking anti-inflammatories works for some people though apparently.
Manwell Pablo Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Recently, the day after a long walk I've ended up with an extremely painful shin. Thr pain is down the outside of the shin seemingly coming from the muscle behind the shin bone. Anyone had anything similar? What was the cure? You normally get in both shins if it's shin splints. Does sound like Shin Splints though. 6 weeks of not doing any straining exercise would work for someone of my age, not sure about you though, no offence like .
StanSP Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 I usually get pain when walking long distances; I do have quite a fast walk (don't know if that makes any difference). But it goes away after a couple of days.
davieG Posted 12 March 2010 Author Posted 12 March 2010 Sounds like it. I used to get it pretty bad after running or doing any exercise on a hard surface really (insert joke). Went to some specialist running shop and they made me run over a mat connected to a computer so they could see where I was putting particular strain on my muscles. Then they flogged me some trainers for a ton and I've never had it since. Taking anti-inflammatories works for some people though apparently. Well I don't do any running, not even for a bus these days. You normally get in both shins if it's shin splints. Does sound like Shin Splints though. 6 weeks of not doing any straining exercise would work for someone of my age, not sure about you though, no offence like . No offence taken as I'm sure that is part of it. I usually get pain when walking long distances; I do have quite a fast walk (don't know if that makes any difference). But it goes away after a couple of days. I do tend to walk fairly fast and I tend to put my feet to the ground quite heavily. I think on the two occasions I've had it I've been a bit sedentary for the days prior to the walk. It usually occurs the day after, last time it went after a couple of hours but this time it's lasted all day and I've still got a very painful leg.
Fox You Forest Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Sounds like the perfect excuse for a Thai massage.
Bert Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Sounds like the perfect excuse for a Thai massage. DavieG is not Avram Grant.
davieG Posted 12 March 2010 Author Posted 12 March 2010 Sounds like the perfect excuse for a Thai massage. DavieG is not Avram Grant. Unlike Avram I cant afford one.
Edmund Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Sounds identical to splints. There's nothing you can do but rest it. Start cycling or swimming if you need to do some cardio. It could well be your shoes? Lack of support/improper footwear is a major factor. A sedentary lifestyle also doesn't help.
Lillehamring Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 You normally get in both shins if it's shin splints. Does sound like Shin Splints though. 6 weeks of not doing any straining exercise would work for someone of my age, not sure about you though, no offence like . they shoot horses, don't they?
Guest DavidJCW Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 What on earth are shin splints? I've heard of them before but never known what they are or what it is... I always thought it was where you'd broken your shin and had to have splints to prop them up... that makes no sense I realise that, but it's the thought that went through my head!
Bryn Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 If you're concerned I'd take some anti-inflammatories, Ibuprofen should do, and visit a doctor. Shin splints is a pretty general term, it could be a variety of things, some with potentially worse consequences than others.
Guest Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 What on earth are shin splints? I've heard of them before but never known what they are or what it is... I always thought it was where you'd broken your shin and had to have splints to prop them up... that makes no sense I realise that, but it's the thought that went through my head! Google could well be your friend!
Steven Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 It could well be your shoes? Lack of support/improper footwear is a major factor. Change your shoes.
davieG Posted 14 March 2010 Author Posted 14 March 2010 Change your shoes. The shoes I was wearing I've had about 5 years Seems better today although I haven't walked much in the last two days.
Steven Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 The shoes I was wearing I've had about 5 years Seems better today although I haven't walked much in the last two days. That was my problem. Shin splints are typically caused by over extending the toe when you walk so have you had your shoes repaired recently or changed the way you walk?
davieG Posted 14 March 2010 Author Posted 14 March 2010 That was my problem. Shin splints are typically caused by over extending the toe when you walk so have you had your shoes repaired recently or changed the way you walk? Not repaired for about a year but probably need repairing or replacing, so could be contributing. Can't say I've noticeable changed my walk but I guess it does change as you get older.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 Not repaired for about a year but probably need repairing or replacing, so could be contributing. Can't say I've noticeable changed my walk but I guess it does change as you get older. That's why you see a Podiatrist because shin splints is commonly caused by the biomechanics of your walking/running style. They will more than likely get you fitted out for orthodics and trust me they work
davieG Posted 14 March 2010 Author Posted 14 March 2010 That's why you see a Podiatrist because shin splints is commonly caused by the biomechanics of your walking/running style. They will more than likely get you fitted out for orthodics and trust me they work You may well be right but as I can't afford to go private, I'd have to see the local Doc then wait to see a consultant and then something might progress. As I've been waiting 4 months just to have some wax removed from my ear I'd sooner try and resolve it myself initially. But thanks for the advice if it persists I'll probably have to take up that option.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 You may well be right but as I can't afford to go private, I'd have to see the local Doc then wait to see a consultant and then something might progress. As I've been waiting 4 months just to have some wax removed from my ear I'd sooner try and resolve it myself initially. But thanks for the advice if it persists I'll probably have to take up that option. Geez things are different in England, I just called up made an appointment with the podiatrists and pay for my appoinment there and then and they even give me my health care re-bate on the spot. I've always had bad knees, achiles, hips and calf and the root of the problem is walking/running style and the podiatrist fixes until u need new orthodics every 3 years.
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