Do I Have Shin Splints? (Read 721 times)

when I started running, I had shin pain like this as well. Don't push too hard too fast (if it hurts, take it easy or easier), make use of light massage as necessary, and keep at it (it went away for me, eventually). Good luck!

Per Wikipedia: Shin splints is a general term used to refer to a painful condition in the shins.[1] It is often caused by running or jumping, and may be very slow to heal. More formal medical terms include medial tibial syndrome,[2] medial tibial stress syndrome[3] and stress-related anterior lower leg pain.[4] Some object to the classification of "shin splints" as a diagnosis, and instead consider it to be a symptom of other underlying conditions.[5] [edit] Overused muscle One cause is overused muscle either an acute injury or DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness). The muscle pain is caused by any activity that involves running, jumping and sometimes even swimming. An individual not accustomed to running may experience pain in the shin muscles the next day even after a single, short bout of intensive running. Kinda your body's reminder to build slowly

I would guess you just have some sore muscles right now and not shin splints. Make sure to get plenty of fluids and I suggest doing some calf stretching after your runs. If you just started it is certainly possible to have some soreness/tightness. But as the others said, keep it slow pace and build slowly.

You don't have them. Try to get nice and warmed up before running. Soak shins in hot tub 5 min while lightly stretching calve muscles. Do this before your run. This will make a big difference. Stretch calves after your run.

Thanks for the help everyone.

I've experienced what sounds like a similar thing...just some general soreness on my shins. Toe taps absolutely solved the problem for me...while you're sitting at your desk or watching tv, keep your heels on the floor and raise your toes straight up and down over and over. point your toes to the left and repeat, to the right and repeat. Just do them as often as you can during the day.

This is actually the only time I feel the soreness (when doing toe taps) besides early on in my runs. I will try doing them throughout the day to see if it goes away.