Shin Splints

[Naco]

Recently aquired shin splints, probably aggravated by a dirt soccer field we played on. Any suggestions from the peanut gallery on how to improve, how to avoid, and/or how long I'll be out?

[Labdarugo]

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/196.shtml

This is a good runner's site and has lots of practical advice. Since shin splints are a common running injury, sites like these will have plenty of good advice.

I've had shin splints. There are a lot of causes and a lot of ways to keep from getting them. But once you got them, you need to take some time off and rest in order to recover. Unavoidable, i'm afraid.

[Twenty26Six]

I've played soccer and ran track for many years. From my experience shin splints can be very painful and annoying. I've found it is [IMO] a repetitive stress injury. Where sometimes, even if I tap my foot long enough, the muscles will be aggravated to the point of locking up.

Afraid the 'poster above' is right aout taking time off. It is really the only cure. However, I ice mine regularly if they flare up. Usually everyday, a few times a day, until they calm down.

Good Luck Man
They can be a b****!

[Naco]

Well, my season's done in 3 weeks. Am I done?

[Twenty26Six]

Originally posted by Ekelund4life
Well, my season's done in 3 weeks. Am I done?

No, I doubt it is that bad. It can be a hinderance to your play if it flairs bad enough. But, it can be played through.

Two weeks ago, I had a problem with them. I had a game on a tuesday, practice on wednesday, and another game on thursday. Tuesday, they cost me and my team dearly. Wednesday they were a pain. Thursday they were only a small annoyance. If you ice them regularly, and try to keep from aggravating them when you aren't playing... you _should_ be fine.

But, as small a problem as they can seem. Treat them with respect as any other problematic area.[knee, ankle] If they come up in a crucial game, and you can't get a good first step b/c of it... you'll be wishing you had.

[Naco]

Originally posted by kold_77_krush
No, I doubt it is that bad. It can be a hinderance to your play if it flairs bad enough. But, it can be played through.

Two weeks ago, I had a problem with them. I had a game on a tuesday, practice on wednesday, and another game on thursday. Tuesday, they cost me and my team dearly. Wednesday they were a pain. Thursday they were only a small annoyance. If you ice them regularly, and try to keep from aggravating them when you aren't playing... you _should_ be fine.

But, as small a problem as they can seem. Treat them with respect as any other problematic area.[knee, ankle] If they come up in a crucial game, and you can't get a good first step b/c of it... you'll be wishing you had.

Well, I'm only playing JV, and I'm retiring after this year anyway, so I might just pack it in, and start training for volleyball in the spring.

[realmadrid1086]

Check out the Tandem Shin Splints Compression Wrap in Eurosport. I have no clue if it works, but it is worth a try. It's $19.99, by the way. I have also heard that eating bananas helps relieve pain from shin splints, but I have never had the chance to try it because I haven't had shin splints in a few years.

[Naco]

Originally posted by realmadrid1086
Check out the Tandem Shin Splints Compression Wrap in Eurosport. I have no clue if it works, but it is worth a try. It's $19.99, by the way. I have also heard that eating bananas helps relieve pain from shin splints, but I have never had the chance to try it because I haven't had shin splints in a few years.

My school's ranked #1 in Sports Med in Northern California, so I will be checking them out. I'm sure they have compression wraps of some sort.