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I've been training basketball pretty hardcore lately, but I just got shin splints (hurts like fuck). Anyways, has anybody gotten shin splints before, and if so what did you do to deal with it?
I've done some reading about wrapping/taping my shins and stuff, and I also read that possibly getting orthotics or some kind of soles would help. Question is... how do I know if I need any insoles or orthotics? I'm PRETTY sure I have flat feet, and I just got new basketball shoes (that probably has something to do with it).
Situation:
- From about June - Feb I hadn't really been playing much but starting in mid March I've been training a lot... playing about 3-4 times per week (more than 10 hours per week).. doing about 1-2 hours of drills then playing 6-7 pickup games at nights.
- About two weeks ago (a few days after I got my new shoes) I started to feel a lot of pain in my shins. I didn't play for a few days, played 8 games on Saturday, felt alright... then played 4 on Sunday, and by middle of the first game on Sunday my shins were hurting again.
Saw a doc today and told me I had shin splints.
So aside from tape/wrap, what else can be done to heal?
 
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I'm confused, do you mean shin splits?
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fanatacist I'm confused, do you mean shin splints?
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What the crap is a shin split -_-
Does such a thing even exist? I think he's just confused.
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I think you just rest. Wait until all stress, not just pain, is gone. Then make sure you take it easy enough so you don't get it again.
Didn't the physician tell you what to do?
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It takes 5 secs to google shin splints to find out if he's confused or not.
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Xeris there really isn't much you can do. I have the same problem when I use to run a lot. I talk to people about it and ask them is there anyways to stop it or help stop the pain. They told me to try some different stretches that focus near the area. I personally couldn't tell much of a difference. One thing that did help out a little bit was getting better shoes with better cushion. There is a couple of other little things i have tried that has helped out some.
Hopefully this helps, it won't prevent them but it reduces the pain some.
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I've had shin splints once, and yes they hurt like hell. I took a few days off, then I kept running. It was uncomfortable for about another week and I had to ease into running all-out again, but after that I never got shin splits again. However it might be different from person to person and sport to sport (running may cause fatigue tearing, while basketball might cause more direct tearing, i dunno) and I never went to a doctor about it, so take what I did with a grain of salt.
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I've been suffering from shin splints for over 2 years now. Resting doesn't fix anything, the pain will come back whenever you start sporting (in my case, running) again.
In 2 weeks I have an appointment at the hospital for a bone scan and specialised advice..
Just to illustrate that you don't have to expect to get rid of your shin splints anytime soon..
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On May 21 2009 06:27 Khenra wrote:
I've been suffering from shin splints for over 2 years now. Resting doesn't fix anything, the pain will come back whenever you start sporting (in my case, running) again.
In 2 weeks I have an appointment at the hospital for a bone scan and specialised advice..
Just to illustrate that you don't have to expect to get rid of your shin splints anytime soon..
Yeah there is no way to prevent it. Some people have this problem and some don't. If i remember correctly it's something to do with the muscle and bone and they rub against other or something causing pressure and pain.... I could be wrong since been like 1yr and half when someone was talking to me about it.
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Applying heat to the area that hurts might help. Your local sports shop should be able to help you with some "protection" or whatever. If you're able to it's good to change to another form of activity with another foundation. If you wanna work on your cardio, try long-distance running on sand or some other softer ground. The shoes may very well be the source of your problem and you can get "implants" in your shoes to help with that. Again, your local sports shop should be able to help you.
I have never had shin splints myself, but I have several friends who had it and written a small essay about it in high school. I hope you get better. It usually takes a long time to heal, so just waiting for it to heal while resting is impossible if you wanna keep your stamina.
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On May 21 2009 06:29 -StrifeX- wrote:Show nested quote +On May 21 2009 06:27 Khenra wrote:
I've been suffering from shin splints for over 2 years now. Resting doesn't fix anything, the pain will come back whenever you start sporting (in my case, running) again.
In 2 weeks I have an appointment at the hospital for a bone scan and specialised advice..
Just to illustrate that you don't have to expect to get rid of your shin splints anytime soon.. Yeah there is no way to prevent it. Some people have this problem and some don't. If i remember correctly it's something to do with the muscle and bone and they rub against other or something causing pressure and pain.... I could be wrong since been like 1yr and half when someone was talking to me about it.
Sure, you can prevent it. Get good shoes and stay away from running on hard ground. If you do get it, it's usually a bitch, but you can make it better through the options I posted above.
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On May 21 2009 06:27 Khenra wrote:
I've been suffering from shin splints for over 2 years now. Resting doesn't fix anything, the pain will come back whenever you start sporting (in my case, running) again.
Yes it does. You say yourself this is your personal case. Normally shin splits is caused by overexertion. But in your case it seems something is wrong with your shoes, your posture, your technique, something like that.
You are right to see a specialist and try to figure out why you get it over and over again. But no need yet to scare anyone else.
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I guess i should have said cure. Thinking more of athlete's point of view
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You need to strengthen your calves and that muscle on your shin bone. (forgot whats it called) Try looking up exercises. And it is preventable guys.... lol. I got it plenty of shin splints during track season lol. You just have to suck it up and run while trying to get better.
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I had a friend who had notoriously bad shin splints in high school XC/T&F and he had devised some stretches for them. I don't remember them off the top of my head, but I'll try and get back here and describe them soon.
Also, the change from relaxing to a sudden extreme jump in workouts probably has shit to do with it.
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I think you just stop exercising
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On May 21 2009 06:41 AoN.DimSum wrote:
You need to strengthen your calves and that muscle on your shin bone. (forgot whats it called) Try looking up exercises. And it is preventable guys.... lol. I got it plenty of shin splints during track season lol. You just have to suck it up and run while trying to get better.
I kept running for yr didn't work for me  mine still hurt to this day when i run and it's been like 2yrs now. all things i look at claims shin splints varies depending on the person and structure of their body.
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