Shin Splints

>>41085448
lose weight, do "runners stretch"

>>41085479
FPBP

Find better shoes

Stretch your shins before running

Look up shin stretches on google images

>>41085448
your form is fucked, you have piss poor genetics, you have garbage running shoes, or you weigh too much. Could be one or all at once. These are just common ones.

Either way, rest until it heals and fix your problem before running again.

I know I can't go running in chucks because it will literally destroy my shins. Basically have to bring 2 pairs of shoes to the gym on cardio days.

>>41085448
A temporary remedy is to eat two bananas and then drink sprite quickly.

Then do some leg stretches

cheers everyone

I solved this by getting proper shoes.

Back when I did cross country the coach would have us RICE and then do stationary bikes for a day or two

You have to stretch a ton before and after running, a warm down also helps

>>41085448
Shin splints is 80% form. Fix your form and don't use your shin muscles when running, calves/quads/hams instead

i know something about my running form is wrong, but i'm not sure what to focus on changing exactly. do i need someone to film me running and then have a pro/anon look at it, or is there just something about my form i can focus on?

-Ice packs on your shins for 15 mins 3x a day.
-Start out your runs very slowly to let your body warm up (this isn't 100% shin splint related just running in general related)
-If you want to run with shin splints then run on softer surfaces. Pavement and concrete are brutal on shin splints. Try dirt roads/paths or grass fields.
-Roll and stretch out your calves. The hanging stair stretch with bent knee and straight knee are both good
-It can be shoe related
-It can be form related, but most running form issues are naturally fixed by running more. I'll have people go barefoot in a grass field and run. This usually leads to a natural stride. Otherwise pointers are sometimes needed and occasional mobility needs to be gained in the hip flexors, ankles, etc.


For the most part ice + running on grass fixes shin splints.

>>41085448

you only have to do one thing my man - walk more. that's the problem. the muscle is tight and it need to stretch out.

this is done by walking. walk for 1-2 each day for a week, and then run after that. you won't feel it anymore.

>you're welcome