What are Shin Splints?

Question

One of my shins gets sore in a certain area every time I run (and I run alot). My friend said it might be shin splints but I'm not sure.

Answer 1

Basically, they are anatomical micro tears that occur when you run (if you are deconditioned).  If you run routinely and stretch before you run... symptoms of shin splints should abate and resolve ...not continue to happen or get worse.  That is my experience.

Answer 2

from what ive heard.. its painful and it comes from running extensively and your shin starts to move

Answer 3

I got these a lot when I was in gymnastics. It is almost like the shin bone is bruised. It does hurt, I know and hard impact like running does make it worse. So why not try and tape them really tightly with that white medical tape( you might want to put pre wrap on it so it would be easy to take the tape off and it won't hurt) and after you are done running or though with practice just ice for about 15 minutes. Rememeber you only should tape them when doing deep impact activity or your sport. Although it wouldn't be harmful to wear them while just relaxing but you might not feel comfortable with them on while relaxing.

Hope I helped good luck

Answer 4

Shin splints can be alot of things. The term shin splints is sort of an umberella term for many conditions of the shin. I have 'shin splints' but what i actually have is Chronic Compartment Syndrome. This is where the muscle in my lower leg has become too big for the fascia that houses it, it is very painful and stops me running sometimes. A 'symptom' of this CCD is not being able to, or is painful when, you move your foot towards your shin. You can also feel the muscleto the right of the shin bone o your right leg, or left of bone on left leg. Like i say, shin splints can refer to many things and you need to know exactly what the problem is by consulting a octor before you can begin measures to reduce or treat the condition.

Hope this helps

Answer 5

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