Alright - Ive heard bout shin splints about a million times

[designervision]

but can someone kindly shed some light as to what they are????

Cheers guys,

Sam.

[MrC]

Pain in the shins generally caused by impact on hard surfaces, for people on here it tends to be running only on concrete which sets it off.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints

[Mr_Kiwi]

What it is is a bloody great pain in the arse! At the moment it means I can only run once a week and then limp around for the next few days recovering.

It also has to do with the way you run, I roll my feet outwards (just my natural way of running/walking) and this streches the muscle on the inside of my shins, and therefore develops shin splints.

[eagleeye]

It also has to do with the way you run, I roll my feet outwards (just my natural way of running/walking) and this streches the muscle on the inside of my shins, and therefore develops shin splints.

So your saying some people may not get it then because since being on this site i'd never heard of them and never had any pain in my legs just aches
Eagle Eye

[ADDiction]

Improper alignment of the feet will lead to shin splints, aswell as an incorrect take off and the obvious, miles and miles of hard surface running. REAL shinplints not just the odd twinge some people comment on can become extremely hazardous. I've been told to keep of the track for atleast a month. Many runners who ignore their shin splints find they become so severe they will always flare up. This is the point of no return and you will be advised to hang up your running shoes forever.

[euro_andrew]

It also has to do with the way you run, I roll my feet outwards (just my natural way of running/walking) and this streches the muscle on the inside of my shins, and therefore develops shin splints.

So your saying some people may not get it then because since being on this site i'd never heard of them and never had any pain in my legs just aches
Eagle Eye

I wouldn't laugh to much tough man. Your just as likely to get it as anyone else here. So wind your neck in.

[hazholmes]

It also has to do with the way you run, I roll my feet outwards (just my natural way of running/walking) and this streches the muscle on the inside of my shins, and therefore develops shin splints.

If you roll your feet outwards your a pronating runner i think. Get yourself on www.asics.co.uk and the shoe advisor. Tap in a few details and it will spit out a few results which are best suited for your running type and style.

[Iles]

If you roll your feet outwards your a pronating runner i think. Get yourself on www.asics.co.uk and the shoe advisor. Tap in a few details and it will spit out a few results which are best suited for your running type and style.

Outward would be supination or underpronation as it is sometimes known, and you should really go to a proper running shop and they will give you the best advice afer looking at your running style. I went on Friday and they were very helpful, I also came out with a pair of shiny new shoes and they are really comfortable to run in as well, hpefully should help me avoid injuries.

[euro_andrew]

lol I just did that, and it said 'Unadvisable'

[ChrisBell]

If you roll your feet outwards your a pronating runner i think. Get yourself on www.asics.co.uk and the shoe advisor. Tap in a few details and it will spit out a few results which are best suited for your running type and style.

Outward would be supination or underpronation as it is sometimes known, and you should really go to a proper running shop and they will give you the best advice afer looking at your running style. I went on Friday and they were very helpful, I also came out with a pair of shiny new shoes and they are really comfortable to run in as well, hpefully should help me avoid injuries.

Thats correct. Pronation is to what degree your ankle rolls inwards. From podiatrist not making it up!

[mitch_boxing]

Over pronation or under pronation will give you shin splints and can also damage the knees, ligaments and tendons ect. Get proper motion control shoes to stop over pronation or othotics if its that serious. However I would consult a doctor first. This is why I have so much respect for the royal marines, sas, sbs and paras, they are virtually made to be what they are physically . They also have mental toughness which I respect. Its amazing how many people have these problems with their biomechanics. Appreciate your body if you have got sound mechanics ect because I truly think its a waste if you dont do anything with it. I slightly over pronate so I needed to get shoes that limit the amount of pronation. If you underpronate you will need to get curved shoes with plenty of flexibility.

Cheers, good luck

Mitch

[eagleeye]

If you underpronate you will need to get curved shoes with plenty of flexibility

So what is Flat foot then and does stop your entry?
Eagle Eye

[cruicent]

Flat foots when you dont have any support in your arch. Wet your foot a bit and put it on some paper and itll show you whether youve got normal flat or high arches. You should definatly get some insoles for flat feet (orthopedics will be better).
EDIT: (when you dont have an arch).

[--military enthusiast--]

hi there

can 'shin splints' be treated with any kind of cream/medicine etc.? or is rest the best that can be done, also does it only occur when running on ground such as pavements?

[ADDiction]

To my knowledge, there are no creams or infact any sort of medication for treatment(God I wish there were). Shin splints can happen to anyone, no matter what surfaces they run on.