How do i know if its shin splints or a stress fracture?

Question

i ra a week ago just starting out and ran less than a mile

my shines hurt on the inner side

how can i get rid of this

Answer 1

If your shins hurt in the begining of your run and then the pain goes away, it's probably shin splints.  

Answer 2

Sound's like shin splints. Check out this ebook to get rid of them. http://shinsplintcure.com/ If you follow the steps you should get rid of them without having to stop running. After a year of fighting shin splints this was the only thing that got rid of them for me and I haven't had them since.

Answer 3

it is probably shin splints unless you start seeing bruising which then would be a fracture.  if it is shin splints you shouldn't run for about a week and you'll be fine

Answer 4

If the pain subsides as you continue to run, then it is shin splints.  Try icing your shins before and after running.  If the pain gets worse the longer you run, you should see a doctor because it might be stress fractures.

Answer 5

Its most likely shin splints, it would take alot more to be a stress fracture.  As a beginner runner, you will find that there will be aches and pains due to running - your body is adjusting, after awhile (depends on fitness, genetics, and training) your body will get used to it and you will have less and less soreness in shins, legs, lungs whatever...

Make sure you are wearing proper runners - very important and helps reduce any running injuries.  Go to a specialty running store (wear the shoes you run in so they can see your wear pattern on the soles) and have them analyze your gait, foot type, form, pronation, etc.  They can tell whats the best shoe for you.  The staff are knowledgeable and are runners as well.

After your runs and your shins are sore...get an ice pack (wrapped) and gently rub onto sore area for 10-15minutes 3X/day and take advil if necessary.  This will help reduce inflamation and soreness.

Just make sure you are not doing too much too soon.  Increase your mileage no more than 10% per week.  Do calves stretches and heel lifts to strenghten your shins/legs.

Run happy and train smart :)

Answer 6

if the pain is in one direct place then it is a stress fracture. if the pain is more spread out then shin splints. you should really go to a doctor to know for sure. if it is a start of a stress fracture you want some good physical therapy before it worsens that way you can stop it. i've had the same problem and the physical therapy helped a lot. to help get rid of shin splints you need to keep you legs elevated as much as possible. take warm baths instead of showers. ice them then immediately make warm with a hot towel wrapped arround your leg on the pain right after icing. and shin splints and stress fractures are dealing with your muscles, which need lots of protein to recover. eat as much protein as possible. pretty much everything has protein in it. search google for "foods rich in protein" or "protein food list". lastly it is important that you get at least 9 hours of sleep each night for thats when your body recovers.

make sure you stretch thoroughly before and after each run. stretch until you feel slight pain hold it then release. dynamic stretches are best before running.

also from when i had this my physical therapist recommended i get a shoe with plenty of support. most stores that specialize in running can help you pick the shoe that best fits you foot type. they will examin how you stand/run etc.

www.runenrsworld.com has an article on how to pick the right running shoe for each foot type and how to determine you foot type.

Answer 7

Give yourself ice massages