Pain during running what is it.?

Question

I have recently begun running. I have started out slow only running about a quater or half mile at a time. I now have a bump on the front for my shin(right on the bone) on each leg.It feels like a bruise and hurts to touch as well as when I am running. I have hit both shins at different times in my life and possibly fractured both. Is this from a previus injury or something new from running? Will this get better?

Answer 1

why dont you try going to a doctor or, even better, a physiotherapist.  i run a lot (6 days a week) so injuries such as those are pretty common.  yours could be something as simple as a tight muscle that can be easily relaxed or something as painful as shin splints.  

id really recommend seeing a physiotherapist.

Answer 2

Congratulations! Becoming a runner!

Shin splints are common, especially to new runners and sometimes experienced runner too.

Ice your shins 10-15minutes, 3X/day and after each run.  Take advil if needed.  This will reduce inflamation and soreness to your shins. This will get better, icing is important and so is rest days.  (Beginner runners should not run everyday until they build up the endurance.  Start with 3 days/week for a few months and slowly work up to 4-5 days/week.)  Do some strengthening exercises.

Shin splints are caused by a few things:

Improper shoes (go to a specialty running store and get fitted by their staff - will check your gait/foot type/over or under pronator/etc.  They will determine whats best for you - go into the store in the shoes you run in, so they can analyze your running pattern on the soles)

Overstriding - you could be running with too big of a stride, shorten your strides to almost a shuffle like run, this will reduce pressure on your shins and knees.  Run with your back straight looking ahead, shoulders relaxed, and swing arms gently in sync with your legs.

Too much too soon - only increase your mileage no more than 10% per week.  Vary your runs with different distances, surfaces, etc.

Cross training is important to, this will also help with reducing running injuries:  swimming, cycling, yoga, etc.

Keep a running journal to record your runs, how you felt, what hurts, feels good, weather, distance, time, etc.  This really helps to see how you've progress over time and a great motivator.  Join a running club or sign up for a 5K or 10K clinic.

Keep up the good work and run HAPPY!

Here is a great link to get lots of information.

http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,71...

Answer 3

Go see a doctor.

Stop running.