Building back to training?!

[maritime_marine]

I didnt have any pain in my shin for 3 days and i was beggining to think i could start back running monday but its started to flare up again today! If it plays up over the weekend then im going to go to the GP and get reffered to a physio as some people have suggested. Oh well.

[JCAP3]

I didnt have any pain in my shin for 3 days and i was beggining to think i could start back running monday but its started to flare up again today! If it plays up over the weekend then im going to go to the GP and get reffered to a physio as some people have suggested. Oh well.

Get yourself to a Podiatrist mate, best thing you can do for shinsplints - its like a quick but permanent fix for shinsplints (about 80% of the time) - aint cheap though.

[maritime_marine]

Whats a Podiatrist. Can you explain what it does, got a estimate on the pricing. I'll have a look for one on the net in a while.

[JCAP3]

A specialist in feet and legs basically mate. They're all over the place and theres no waiting for a sodding physiotherapist (who will only give you boring stretches that rarely work anyway).

The treatment and orthotics will cost around £150 (cost me £250 for one pair ). But i'v heard of people getting two pairs for £150. An orthotic is basically support that goes inside your shoes/boot/etc and helps get your feet back into alignment, therefore reducing injuries such as shinsplints and knee problems etc. Theres nothing stopping you using them in the Marines either so even better.

With me it took 2 weeks and a good pair of recommended trainers for the shin splints to go away.

Goto googlemaps.com/yellowpages and search for podiatrists in your area and get yourself an appointment asap.

[maritime_marine]

Ive found two in my town, one is just a mile away soill phone up tomorrow. So they just look at your legs and then decide what support is needed, and they supply it for you? What if you were to go to them and they found that nothing was wrong with how your running and it was down to too much impact...or does that not matter.

Dont worry if you cant answer im asking questions as if you are the specialist

[JCAP3]

No worries, i might as well be a specialist will all the things iv tried.

Yep, they create a mold of your foot, place it in your trainers and it reduces impact/ over-pronation etc. They also look at the way you walk/run/place your foot.

[maritime_marine]

sounds good too me, cheers for the advice mate. I'll post on any progress ive made with it.

Maritime_Marine

[JCAP3]

sounds good too me, cheers for the advice mate. I'll post on any progress ive made with it.

Maritime_Marine

No probs, they should be able to fix your problems. Good luck.

[Spence]

As for physios and podiatrists, there is no need to fork out. You go to your GP and ask to be refered to a physio/podiatrist on the NHS, this is what I did and I got top quality service, I even got corrective insoles. Essentially for free (we still have to pay, but through taxes and such).

Your GP may try and fob you off, offer you some form of NSAIDs and suggest you take two weeks off, but if you explain your situation then that should push things along a bit.


Spence[/b]

I wrote this one page one, there is no need to fork out when it is on the NHS, I barely had to wait any time at all, and my physio and podiatrist sorted me out (well to a certain extent, but thats a long story, and you would need to get your violins out for it).

Spence

[JCAP3]

For me i had to wait 15 weeks to see a physio on the nhs - you pay for private if you want it done fast.

[_chris]

For me i had to wait 15 weeks to see a physio on the nhs - you pay for private if you want it done fast.

I had to wait so long for a NHS physio (not for shin splints, for a muscle tear) that my GP gave me the all clear before I had even seen them in person. Had to wait 6 weeks before I got to the top of the list to have an appointment made for me, and I was clased as an urgent case. So to sum up I deffinantly agree, go private, the moneys worth it to get back training quickly.

[EgoIndigeoNemo]

cheers, going to give them a call tomorrow i think just tell them my situation,
cheers, james

[maritime_marine]

Right i got in touch with a Podiatrist however she said that the treatment costs £32, i cant remember for the life of me what its called, began with an O. However:

The treatment and orthotics will cost around £150 (cost me £250 for one pair ). But i'v heard of people getting two pairs for £150.

Is it those ''orthotics'' because the price differance seems to extreme, does anybody know what it was she was talking about?

[Pvt Doughnut]

I would imagine the £32 would be for a check over of your feet ect to decide on the best course of treatment. Never know though, you may be lucky and that is the full price!

[cruicent]

Try these:
http://www.yoursole.co.uk
Heat mouldable to get a good fit for your foot, as good as orthopedics and way cheaper.