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Shin splints?
Toldo
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But actually,WeegianRegistered User regular
Greetings, H&A,
I have recently started working out a lot - 5 times a week. I always warm up by running for 10 minutes or so. After nearly 3 weeks of working out, this strange tingling sensation has developed on the front side of my right shin. At first, I thought I must have spilled some water on me, since the tingling feels "cold." I've heard of shin splints, but I've never actually had them - from what I've been told, they can be extremely painful, though what I'm experiencing is just a slight discomfort.
Any thoughts?
I have recently started working out a lot - 5 times a week. I always warm up by running for 10 minutes or so. After nearly 3 weeks of working out, this strange tingling sensation has developed on the front side of my right shin. At first, I thought I must have spilled some water on me, since the tingling feels "cold." I've heard of shin splints, but I've never actually had them - from what I've been told, they can be extremely painful, though what I'm experiencing is just a slight discomfort.
Any thoughts?
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I was told at the time this was shin splints. I dont know if that truly was or if its more what you're describing.
If they are the same thing though, the way I stopped it? I wear 2 pairs of socks whenever i go running or play a game. I've never had the problem since.
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Shin splints, as described, are a dull aching in the shins, usually with each impact on the ground. I had them bad in high school, and I get them for a few days when I start working out hard after a period of not working out.
If they do develop into shin splints, I run a lap or two backwards. Always makes me feel better.
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I've had the problem with the nerve happen after I started doing ruck marches, happened once or twice when my leg started going all numb/tingly, but after doing the marches a few more times it went away because the body got used to it.
If it keeps happening, ask someone that works at the gym that you go to about it. If you're leg just loses all feeling and doesn't return to normal, or in a rare case just starts flipping the fuck out (seen it happen) - go to the hospital. :P
I used to get them a lot back when I was doing 5 mile runs every other day in the Army. They’re definitely painful, and feel nothing like the sensation you described.
Investing in a good pair of running shoes was the only thing that helped. Im the most frugal person I know, but I'll gladly shell out $100+ for a pair of Nike shox.
I would definitely recommend only running every other day, giving those muscle groups some more time to recover. Do an alternate form of cardio for 10 minutes instead on those days
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Tap your foot, if you get a burning sensation in your shin, you are developing shin splints or have them.
If it keeps happening, you should look into another cardio regimen, but you can help avoid it by adequately resting between workouts or popping a few ibuprofen before you exercise to keep inflammation down.
The only way I'm aware of to cure shinsplints once you've got them is to give it time.
You can use heat packs on your shins before running, and ice them after (ice cups are good - rub the shin for 5-10 minutes. You can make your own by freezing paper cups full of water, just peel away the bottom when you want to use it).
To avoid them later, and to help speed recovery, you need to start strengthening the shin muscle (shin splints are the muscle pulling away from the bone because of the shock of impact). A good exercise is to sit on a chair with your knees at a 90 degree angle. Put a towel on the ground, and some books (or other weight, but books are convenient) on one end. Sitting on the chair, use your toes (and only your toes; curl them repeatedly) to grab the towel and drag the books to you. You can also do sets of heel walks.
As always with running, make sure you have the proper type of shoe for your build/stride, and that they are not too worn (usually about 300 miles, 450 if you are alternating pairs or not running every day). A worn shoe, or one with too little cushion for you, will not absorb enough shock and can cause shin splints (among lots of other problems). And, don't run too much too soon. Increase weekly mileage by no more than 10% from the previous week.
This was actually how my wife ended up getting her medical discharge from the army (unintentionally, and with far-reaching consequences still today). In basic training, she ran and ran (even during her free time) until she got shin splints... and she kept running. Eventually, she damaged her legs enough that she got a spiral fracture up both of her legs, and developed bursitis in both of her knees that still flares up today. She still has a hard time standing for long periods of time (or even moderate periods of time).
So definitely nurse this wound, don't ignore it.