Anyone here ever have Shin splints?
 

yea, I got that shit. And I only got till next Monday for it to heal, and I doubt that will happen. :( Cuz basketball try-outs are on Monday, so I was wondering if anyone had it, how you treated yourself, and how long did shit take?



^where shit hurts and shit........ I got the posteromedial on both legs :(


and i had pain since like beginnin' of this month, and i only got it checked like this weekend, so I think i had it before, and I continued runnin' on it, and Iunno i could even have gotten a stress fracture which would fuckin' suck..

this would be how the stress fracture looks:




so yea, somebody help me out if you could. thanks pc. *goes to ice legs* :(

yeah, i got those all season whenever i would play soccer in middle school and whatnot... but now all i play is hockey for school and i dont get em in hockey cuz its not running, so i guess it doesnt cause the same kind of stress

Take some heavy duty pain relievers before tryouts. If you take a really cold bath before, then the pain will subside for a little bit.

yeah, ice-bath would work... if u can get a shit load of ice, like it has to be alot, and put it in a full tub then get in it... yes it will hurt like hell b/c its so cold, but if u sit in there for like 10-15 minutes itll numb it for tryouts...

pain killers is the worst thing you could recommend if you plan to take em just before you play, cause you could doin suicides and shit and the condition of ur legs could be worsening but you wouldnt even know because you cant feel the pain...i always got hella sore right below my knee-caps and the calf muscle on the outside of my leg when i played basketball

^Yea, we do A LOT of suicides. last yr, it was like almost 100 times we had to run up the court, doin' suicides and other runnin' drills. coach was former assistant coach of Vermont a few yrs ago. he like "It's typical for someone to leave one of my try-outs to throw up. =/


so then pain killers would NOT be smart thing to do then?

1. Don't work through the pain. At best, shin splints won't get better and at worst, you'll be setting the stage for a more serious injury. At the first symptoms of shin splints, stay off your feet, or at the very least, decrease your mileage.

2. Ice shins. Ice is the treatment of choice for reducing the inflammation of any sports injury, and shin splints are no exception. Massage shins with water that's been frozen in a foam or paper cup for 10 minutes at a time, up to four times a day for a week or two. You can also try icing shins splints with a bag of frozen vegetables, such as peas or corn kernels.

3. Tape it. Taping up your shin with an Ace bandage or with a neoprene sleeve that fits over the lower leg may be comforting for shin splints, because it compresses the muscles and permits less muscle movement.

4. Take two aspirin. Over-the-counter analgesics, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (the ingredient found in Advil and Motrin-IB), are very effective in relieving the pain of shin splints. These medications bring down the swelling and inflammation that may come with these injuries. Acetominophen, the ingredient found in Tylenol and Anacin-3, may ease the pain, but they probably won't do much for inflammation caused by shin splints. Women who are pregnant or nursing a baby, as well as sensitive individuals, should check with their physicians before taking any medications.

5. Try an athletic insole. Since shin splints often arise as a result of excessive pounding, a padded insole placed inside the shoe may help soften the blow as your foot lands on hard ground.

6. Tune in to your body. If your shin hurts, rest it, ice it, or talk with your doctor about it.

7. Stay off the cement. Exercise on forgiving surfaces such as a running track, crushed gravel, and grass. If you have to run on roads, try to choose streets paved in asphalt rather than concrete to reduce the likelihood of developing shin splints. If you do aerobics, stay away from cement floors, even those that are carpeted. Suspended wood floors are best.

8. Cross train. One way to give rest to shin splints without cutting out exercise altogether is to switch to another type of activity. If you're a runner, add some swimming, stationary cycling, or other activities that don't tax your shins as much as running.

9. Don't run on hills. Running up and down hills may contribute to or aggravate shin splints.

10. Prevent the injury from occurring in the first place. Always warm up before exercising. Doing so relaxes the muscles and gets blood flowing to the tissues. Warm muscles are less likely than cold muscles to be injured. Warm up with a few minutes of walking or gentle stretching.



^what some site said. for treatments of shin splints.

Being a cross country runner... we always get shin splints...

Cold water is a myth... really it doesn't help shit once your putting pressure on it...

That would be a bad thing (pain killers)

The best thing... find someone who can tape up your shins... that's the best thing to do. Run through it... pain makes you stronger. (Icy/Hot works tho)

oh and learn how to run correctly... and #1 is bullshit... real men work through it.

It isn't the smart thing to do, but pain killers will work without a doubt. Go the healthy way though.

yea, i'm flatfooted. I ain't got no arch. :( I gotta get custom made arch supports in my shoes. =/ lol

but my doctor said continuin' to run on it will make it worser and worse.

Ya, well eventually you could break your shin, but it all depends. Talk to your coach and see if there is a way for you to try out later or somethin.

Keep hitting it so you forget about the original pain you had =/ lol jk idk, ask the coach if you could do it like a week later, if not then they're fuckin gay, they should let you off for a while cuz you have an injury.

peace

^lol word...........

shin splints are a bitch.....


if u play a lot on concrete....stop....that causes it a lot......