For me stretching didn't do much good and (self-)massage of the lower legs is the thing that keeps my shin splits away. After running, when muscles are still warm.
When I first got into running more regularly, and also started to run on the forefoot, it was really bad. I had a few weeks of rest and took it as a lesson to start things slowly. Also, I have to wear custom orthopaedic insoles because of Achilles tendon pain, do you think it's important to have a running specific insole or is it enough to have a standard one?
Had the sore shin at the front of the bone last year plus some really tight calf and shin muscles. Only just getting over it now although still not 100% fixed. Wasnt diagnosed as a fracture with my local physios, just over pronation from weak arches and hyper-mobile ball of the foot, and had insoles given which were super painful. Had acupuncture, massages, minimal running although work means i walk 10 miles a day. I have changed my shoes 3 times, changed the way i walk and run to build the muscles to cope with the weak foot and have been trying to loosen plus stretch all the muscles when resting. Slow process. Lots of concentrating and studying the foot and ankle movement how the left differs from the right.
My shins got much better after I switched to shoes with thinner soles and small or no drop, since it made me stop heel striking and land with the foot under me instead of in front of me. The muscles responsible for dorsiflexion are located in the shin, and when heel striking they have to take up a lot of load. Land with the foot parallel to the ground, and you will spare your poor muscles. There are other reasons shin splits can occur of course, Heather has great running form and still got them.
I used to get them all the time. My running style was the main predictor, and they got worse when my shoes wore down. I completely changed my running style and started using minimalist shoes and the problem has gone away
So true. I’m training for my first marathon and got shin splints really early on. I def need to switch out my shoes more. What is your favorite shoe to prevent shin splints? I just started documenting my running journey.
Most clear and informative video yet. Well done! Been suffering with isolated pain on the front of my shins for a while now. This video covered everything in a timely and clear manner.
GTN is super informative and both Heather & Mark are 1st rate. Thanks Heather for core exercises/triathlon recovery/shin splints info. Great info just about every day, it's awesome!
I swear you guys are either following me IRL or reading my mind. These videos are really helpful for some one like me who is getting in the sport. Keep them coming!
I have found that running on sand or dirt helps with strengthening your stabilizing muscles in your legs which helps me at least when I am training to increase my distance.
Somehow I dont feel any pain while running or other exercise, I feel the pain firstly when I rest. And skipping rope is what triggers it the most. Massaging it helps a lot.
Same!! I just started running and documenting my runs and I always feel fine during the run. It’s after when I’m resting that I realize something is seriously wrong
i think for me at the moment it is the shoes. i ordered new shoes but had to run in really old shoes until they arrived, didn't think about it at the time. not sure but can't think of any other training errors. will see if i can keep running with new shoes.
I started having it on late November I have stopped running and yet sometimes even while walking I get pain on front shin of my left leg Same goes with right leg sometimes When I touch it ,It doesn't hurt at all pretty normal I never use to get pain in my legs but ever since November ( one day I ran so much) I started having pain Mild but still I shouldn't have this Have been using compression socks but the pain never goes permanently Is this permanent ? I have stopped running Any suggestions? From INDIA
Timely catch-up on your great content. I'm into my third week with this, although my GP didn't call it shin splints and I thought it was something else entirely. I ran (slowly) with brand new trainers for 4x 30 mins whilst away on business. Following week I was back to cycling on Zwift (typically, 4-5 hours) and now this. That's quite a delay? Is shin splints and/or stress fracture whilst cycling a thing? Certainly a first for me :(
My favorite advice I’ve heard to treat shin splints was from my sports medicine teacher. Fill a dixy cup with water, freeze it, and then peel the cup to expose the ice and use it to massage the affected area
So I am feeling pain for about a week in inner side of my legs above ankle but the pain is not all the time and the pain isn't so bad that I can't run but I am still a bit worried and I just started my training for half marathon.
I need advice. So, I’ve had shin splints for about a month now, and I’ve noticed that when I rest, mainly on the weekends, they feel better, until I begin running again. I stretch 3 times a day, use a foam roller daily, ice daily, and take ibuprofen. Some days there’re better than others. My main worry is the fact that I run track. We have practice 5 times a week, and I have a meet on March 6. I really need guidance on what I should do.
I never had shin splints until I got plantar fasciitis. Now I can't escape them. I must have changed the way my foot hits the ground or something. My shins ache just going up and down stairs in the house :(
All of these things help mitigate shin splints (never tried orthotics tho) but for me, the only time they really went away was when I was very, very lean. being even a little flabby keep them around.
im right into that mess of shin splints these past weeks !! so frustrating because it takes long time to heal. i would name it more like shit splint 😂🏃🏻♂️ rather than shin splint !!
How my runs go: feel great the first 3mins. Feeling like I’m flying through my neighborhood. Then after those 3 minutes it feels like my shins went through WW3. Sucks being overweight and wanting to run but then shin splints show up🤦♂️
I literally can’t not heel strike. I tried correcting it all through quarantine when I was trying to run but no matter what I always got shin splints. These are great tips but I think I just can’t be a runner 🤷🏼♀️
I was in your same position till I tried barefoot running. I went to a grassy soccer field and did my running there barefoot for a few weeks and the pain went away and I found I loved running. Worth a shot.
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover how to tape shin splints diagram try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint ( search on google )? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for getting rid of shin splints without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my neighbor got cool success with it.
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about what exercise can i do with shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (just google it )? It is a great one of a kind guide for getting rid of shin splints without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got cool results with it.
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else needs to find out about how to stretch shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (just google it )? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for getting rid of shin splints minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my cousin got excellent results with it.
Many of these types of videos make a claim that 'increasing the blood flow.' That makes no logical sense because compression sock's primary medical use is for people with specific medical issues where they have excess blood that pools in their legs causing very visible and painful swelling. The compression keeps blood from being able to easily pool in that area so it can more easily be pumped to other parts of the body increasing circulation elsewhere. Essentially, compression socks would actually reduce the blood flow in the lower leg, opposite of the claim, and reduce swelling that way. Also, it might keep the muscle warm so it moves more smoothly and some of the pain is from the muscle getting pushed away from the bone so the pressure might help the relieve that pain.
Occured to me last April.. stopped running.. came back running this month...ahh happens again... maybe my landing..i try to land midfoot or am i?... i use peg 38/clifton edge/rebel v2. To my legs let me enjoy running pls 🥲
interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for inside shin pain try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? It is a smashing exclusive product for getting rid of shin splints without the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin got great success with it.
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out shin splint recovery time try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint ( search on google )? It is a great exclusive guide for getting rid of shin splints minus the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got great success with it.
Have you ever suffered from shin splints? What methods did you use to help treat them?
For me stretching didn't do much good and (self-)massage of the lower legs is the thing that keeps my shin splits away. After running, when muscles are still warm.
When I first got into running more regularly, and also started to run on the forefoot, it was really bad.
I had a few weeks of rest and took it as a lesson to start things slowly.
Also, I have to wear custom orthopaedic insoles because of Achilles tendon pain, do you think it's important to have a running specific insole or is it enough to have a standard one?
Had the sore shin at the front of the bone last year plus some really tight calf and shin muscles. Only just getting over it now although still not 100% fixed. Wasnt diagnosed as a fracture with my local physios, just over pronation from weak arches and hyper-mobile ball of the foot, and had insoles given which were super painful. Had acupuncture, massages, minimal running although work means i walk 10 miles a day. I have changed my shoes 3 times, changed the way i walk and run to build the muscles to cope with the weak foot and have been trying to loosen plus stretch all the muscles when resting. Slow process. Lots of concentrating and studying the foot and ankle movement how the left differs from the right.
My shins got much better after I switched to shoes with thinner soles and small or no drop, since it made me stop heel striking and land with the foot under me instead of in front of me. The muscles responsible for dorsiflexion are located in the shin, and when heel striking they have to take up a lot of load. Land with the foot parallel to the ground, and you will spare your poor muscles. There are other reasons shin splits can occur of course, Heather has great running form and still got them.
I used to get them all the time. My running style was the main predictor, and they got worse when my shoes wore down. I completely changed my running style and started using minimalist shoes and the problem has gone away
ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Came home about a minute ago. Shin Splints and it hurts! I open youtube and theres a way to cure them! GTN I LOVE YOU
Perfect timing!
Your phone was listening. Just ask the NSA
Came home, immediately watched a 4 minute video and commented on it 1 minute after being home. Genious
“Prevention is better than cure”, excellent advice! In fact this applies to any disease or illness, if only health services promoted this.
So true. I’m training for my first marathon and got shin splints really early on. I def need to switch out my shoes more. What is your favorite shoe to prevent shin splints? I just started documenting my running journey.
Most clear and informative video yet. Well done! Been suffering with isolated pain on the front of my shins for a while now. This video covered everything in a timely and clear manner.
I totally agree. I’ve been feeling the pain for a while and didnt realize what I needed was rest.
GTN is super informative and both Heather & Mark are 1st rate. Thanks Heather for core exercises/triathlon recovery/shin splints info. Great info just about every day, it's awesome!
Glad you found it so useful!
I swear you guys are either following me IRL or reading my mind. These videos are really helpful for some one like me who is getting in the sport. Keep them coming!
Awesome graphic representation with the flames
Recovering from fibulas shin reaction / fracture on my left leg. Grateful for finding this video today!
Another great video. The channel is really hitting the spot with subject matter and content. Really practical advice. Keep em coming guys.
Glad you found it helpful Phill!
I have found that running on sand or dirt helps with strengthening your stabilizing muscles in your legs which helps me at least when I am training to increase my distance.
Good job finding something that works for you!
I never thought about running on sand!? Seems like it would be so much harder but it makes sense that it would help shin splints.
wow perfect timing i amsuffering right now thx for the tips
I've got this injury every year at the end of the season... I think I increase my training intensity too fast. Thks for your help!
Good luck with these tips, hopefully you don't have the same problem again!
00:20 She never has a full leg extension in mid stance or heel strike.
Is that what an athlete runner technique involves?
Beautiful. I love your accent also. Thanks for this. It seems I get these quite a bit and they are the determining factor on how often I can run.
Somehow I dont feel any pain while running or other exercise, I feel the pain firstly when I rest. And skipping rope is what triggers it the most. Massaging it helps a lot.
Same!! I just started running and documenting my runs and I always feel fine during the run. It’s after when I’m resting that I realize something is seriously wrong
Way to much impact with skipping it really starts mine off such a shame as I love it
adrenalin maybe
pretty good running stride, always interesting too see in slow motion. need to get someone to film me side on ideally to get a true idea.
This is definitely worth doing regularly. It's difficult to know what your form is like without actually seeing it!
i think for me at the moment it is the shoes. i ordered new shoes but had to run in really old shoes until they arrived, didn't think about it at the time. not sure but can't think of any other training errors. will see if i can keep running with new shoes.
I started having it on late November
I have stopped running and yet sometimes even while walking I get pain on front shin of my left leg
Same goes with right leg sometimes
When I touch it ,It doesn't hurt at all pretty normal
I never use to get pain in my legs but ever since November ( one day I ran so much)
I started having pain
Mild but still I shouldn't have this
Have been using compression socks but the pain never goes permanently
Is this permanent ? I have stopped running
Any suggestions?
From INDIA
Had shin splints a few years ago. Rest massage and ice help a lot. Start again running at a slow pace and on soft surface.avoid incline!
Avoid downhill running mate.
Did that work well? Are you still experiencing issues?
@@8stax1tx7 no I'm fine now
@@georgestathopoulos5849 yea cuz i got them bad right now. It sucks but hopefully if i start running on dirt trails it will strengthen my calves
Should do one on runners knee.
Watch this space Bretzky!
Also one on blisters! 😵
Timely catch-up on your great content. I'm into my third week with this, although my GP didn't call it shin splints and I thought it was something else entirely. I ran (slowly) with brand new trainers for 4x 30 mins whilst away on business. Following week I was back to cycling on Zwift (typically, 4-5 hours) and now this. That's quite a delay? Is shin splints and/or stress fracture whilst cycling a thing? Certainly a first for me :(
covered all the points.. Great info
My favorite advice I’ve heard to treat shin splints was from my sports medicine teacher. Fill a dixy cup with water, freeze it, and then peel the cup to expose the ice and use it to massage the affected area
Omg that sounds amazing. I just started documenting my running journey and I am trying this. Fabulous tip!
So in other words, ice it
@@fractalofgod6324 😂😂😂
Thanks! I've been having pains for weeks now
mine is lower outside part, need the ankle. it it the same?
So I am feeling pain for about a week in inner side of my legs above ankle but the pain is not all the time and the pain isn't so bad that I can't run but I am still a bit worried and I just started my training for half marathon.
Great video. I thighly recommend it.
Thanks Herr!
Thank you very much for the helpful information 🙏😊
Glad it was helpful!
I have found that apart from rolling, working the tibialis anterior can help too.
All very helpfull,Thanks.
Very useful video! Couldn’t help but notice the error in the title card of ‘guiide’
Good spot...
Corrected!
I get mine just below the knee joint on the inner side of my left leg, it hurts to walk or weight bare
Is it still a shin splint if the back of your leg, like around the lower calf area hurts?
I think shin is more in the inner area of lower legs
I need advice. So, I’ve had shin splints for about a month now, and I’ve noticed that when I rest, mainly on the weekends, they feel better, until I begin running again. I stretch 3 times a day, use a foam roller daily, ice daily, and take ibuprofen. Some days there’re better than others. My main worry is the fact that I run track. We have practice 5 times a week, and I have a meet on March 6. I really need guidance on what I should do.
So what did you do? Im in a similar condition and i have a physical test soon so i cannot rest. Any advice?
Is it still shin splits if it hurts on the inside side of the lower leg as opposed to the outer side?
I never had shin splints until I got plantar fasciitis. Now I can't escape them. I must have changed the way my foot hits the ground or something. My shins ache just going up and down stairs in the house :(
All of these things help mitigate shin splints (never tried orthotics tho) but for me, the only time they really went away was when I was very, very lean. being even a little flabby keep them around.
im right into that mess of shin splints these past weeks !! so frustrating because it takes long time to heal. i would name it more like shit splint 😂🏃🏻♂️ rather than shin splint !!
I just got injured but it's a 7cm cut above my knee cap while cycling
Ouch!
Very helpful
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Very detailed and informative. You my friend, now have a new subscriber.
I Love Running
Luckily this is not something I've had to deal with but it looks awful. Good tips.
If you want the best treatment for shin splints then visit this website here: HootShin. info
God damn it I needed to see this before I got shin splints
I def hate shin splints as much as you do Heather
thanks a LOT
Plz suggest medicine for cure shinplint
Thanxxx...
Imaging having such pain that you cant walk...
How my runs go: feel great the first 3mins. Feeling like I’m flying through my neighborhood. Then after those 3 minutes it feels like my shins went through WW3. Sucks being overweight and wanting to run but then shin splints show up🤦♂️
Thans
I got it becouse i put to much muscle extra,weight on upper part of body in fitness
Hm, i get it a lot from training handball. Good to know what it is.
Glad you found this helpful 👍
Atm dying in my ice cold bath....shin plints hurt...
I literally can’t not heel strike. I tried correcting it all through quarantine when I was trying to run but no matter what I always got shin splints. These are great tips but I think I just can’t be a runner 🤷🏼♀️
Go barefoot and the heel striking will stop.
I was in your same position till I tried barefoot running. I went to a grassy soccer field and did my running there barefoot for a few weeks and the pain went away and I found I loved running. Worth a shot.
Funny enough, I just got shin splints a week ago.
Good timing (not that there is ever good timing for an injury!)
Have it also right now. Get some massage and electro therapy two times a week
I can't bend my foot upwars after jogging lol
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover how to tape shin splints diagram try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint ( search on google )?
It is an awesome one of a kind guide for getting rid of shin splints without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my neighbor got cool success with it.
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about what exercise can i do with shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (just google it )?
It is a great one of a kind guide for getting rid of shin splints without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got cool results with it.
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else needs to find out about how to stretch shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (just google it )?
It is an awesome one of a kind guide for getting rid of shin splints minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my cousin got excellent results with it.
Many of these types of videos make a claim that 'increasing the blood flow.' That makes no logical sense because compression sock's primary medical use is for people with specific medical issues where they have excess blood that pools in their legs causing very visible and painful swelling. The compression keeps blood from being able to easily pool in that area so it can more easily be pumped to other parts of the body increasing circulation elsewhere. Essentially, compression socks would actually reduce the blood flow in the lower leg, opposite of the claim, and reduce swelling that way.
Also, it might keep the muscle warm so it moves more smoothly and some of the pain is from the muscle getting pushed away from the bone so the pressure might help the relieve that pain.
Duck walks! Great preventative exercise for shin splits
Hahaha it hurts a lot buddy
I stopped running on pavement a long time ago lol only jog on grass fields
Tins unit… trust me
Those thighs - So nice looking and I wish I was that strong.
They are so annoying
Ice to decrease blood flow, but make sure to wear compression to increase blood flow. Awful advice.
2 words......Foam roller
Zero added value, no help at all. Did not even name preventing exercises.
Occured to me last April.. stopped running.. came back running this month...ahh happens again... maybe my landing..i try to land midfoot or am i?...
i use peg 38/clifton edge/rebel v2.
To my legs let me enjoy running pls 🥲
interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for inside shin pain try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
It is a smashing exclusive product for getting rid of shin splints without the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin got great success with it.
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out shin splint recovery time try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint ( search on google )?
It is a great exclusive guide for getting rid of shin splints minus the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got great success with it.