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How Serious Are Shin Splints?
I ve been increasing my mileage running but never exceeding 10% more than the week prior. I ve suddenly (3 weeks ago) began to experience shin splints with it being more pronounced in my right leg. I ve had a stress fracture 16 months ago in my left tibia and this does not feel the same (not localized to one specific spot). I ice religiously, stretch, and gently massage my shins after each run. When do I need to become more concerned?
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Shin splints is a serious condition which might even lead you to give up your running shoes. So kindly give it proper time to heal and take rest for nearly one to two weeks. And start running at very slow speeds then increase your speed. Before running do proper stretching and keep yourself warmer before you run.
Warm up and proper cool down phase are really important to prevent such kinds of stress fractures and shin splints. Wear comfortable shoes while running and increase your calcium intake in diet such as milk, cheese, chicken soups with soft bones. Its good that you do icing after the run as it will help in reducing swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Shin splints is a serious condition which might even lead you to give up your running shoes. So kindly give it proper time to heal and take rest for nearly one to two weeks. And start running at very slow speeds then increase your speed. Before running do proper stretching and keep yourself warmer before you run.
Warm up and proper cool down phase are really important to prevent such kinds of stress fractures and shin splints. Wear comfortable shoes while running and increase your calcium intake in diet such as milk, cheese, chicken soups with soft bones. Its good that you do icing after the run as it will help in reducing swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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