RW member Shattered Shins tried almost everything under the sun to overcome chronic shin splints. Here's her account of what worked for her - and what didn't. (This is not an official RW article, but she has been emailing this account to other needy
returned as soon as I started training again. Im a moderate overpronator, and Im within my recommended weight band. What can I do?A Shin pain is extremely common in runners, and shin splints is the very broad term used to cover a number of possible
Q. I developed shin splints about two months ago. I have tried insoles to correct overpronation, and ice to reduce swelling. Nothing seems to work. Can you help?A. Shin splints is a term used to describe a variety of pains that occur in the front
their mileage too quickly.SymptomsSymptoms of shinsplints include an aching, throbbing or tenderness along the inside of the shin (although it can also radiate to the outside) about halfway down or all along the shin, from the ankle to the knee. This discomfort
, and that works for me too. See full threadRun on grassShattered Shins - Don't underestimate the value of grass - as I did for several months. When someone said they'd run with me on grass - just to overcome my prejudice, I think - I couldn't believe how much
pulls were the second most common complaint, with shin splints coming in fourth.Why are they so common? Anyone who runs on hard surfaces, trains in worn-out shoes, rapidly racks up mileage or neglects stretching and strengthening the lower leg is at risk
Broken leg - how best to rehabilitate?Calf pain - when to continue, when to stop?Calf tightness - is ibuprofen the solution?Inside lower-leg pain - between ankle and knee - lots of experiencesInside lower-leg pain - part 2Shin splintsShin splints - gym
(sudden increases in mileage strain the tendon).Medial Tibial Stress SyndromeWhat it is Pain and soreness along the inside front of the lower leg, commonly called shin splints.Who's at risk? Runners whose feet roll inward excessively (overpronate
