Life Pain in right shin when exercising

**The Bad Guy** · 01-20-2010, 04:40 PM

I've been getting back into the exercise routine lately. I've been running on the treadmill and lifting 3-4 times per week. However, when I'm on the treadmill, regardless of if I'm running or walking, after about 5 minutes my right shin feels like it's going to explode.
It's really preventing me from doing the 2.5 miles I want every time.

I stretch myself out pretty well before running.

Does anyone have any tips to eliminate this pain?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-20-2010, 04:41 PM

Shin splint-like pain, or worse?

kepp · 01-20-2010, 04:42 PM

Better get yer cholesterol checked.

**The Bad Guy** · 01-20-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Shin splint-like pain, or worse?

It's not in the bone, but more towards the right side in the muscle.

I've never had shin splints so I'm not sure what that feels like.

Simply Red · 01-20-2010, 04:46 PM

**bevischief** · 01-20-2010, 04:46 PM

Cancer.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-20-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

It's not in the bone, but more towards the right side in the muscle.

I've never had shin splints so I'm not sure what that feels like.

Sounds like shin splints to me.

Hootie · 01-20-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

Cancer.

Jesus dude?

Brock · 01-20-2010, 04:49 PM

Cramp, stretch your shins several times per day, drink more water.

MOhillbilly · 01-20-2010, 04:50 PM

walk on the balls of your feet. heavy on the toe raises 3 sets of 100. The gastrocnemius is one of the hardest muscles to develop.

DBOSHO · 01-20-2010, 04:51 PM

My left elbow has been giving me fits. I think i have weak joints or something.

Mr. Laz · 01-20-2010, 04:52 PM

What are shin splints?

Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg. While the exact injury is not known, shin splints seem to result from inflammation from injury to the tendon (posterior peroneal tendon) and adjacent tissues in the front of the outer leg.
Shin splints represent one member of a group of injuries called "overuse injuries." Shin splints occur most commonly in runners or aggressive walkers.

What are the symptoms of shin splints?

Shin splints cause pain in the front of the outer leg below the knee. The pain of shin splints is characteristically located on the outer edge of the mid region of the leg next to the shin bone (tibia). An area of discomfort measuring 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in length is frequently present. Pain is often noted at the early portion of the workout, then lessens only to reappear near the end of the training session. Shin splint discomfort is often described as dull at first. However, with continuing trauma, the pain can become so extreme as to cause the athlete to stop workouts altogether.

What causes shin splints?

A primary culprit causing shin splints is a sudden increase in distance or intensity of a workout schedule. This increase in muscle work can be associated with inflammation of the lower leg muscles, those muscles used in lifting the foot (the motion during which the foot pivots toward the tibia). Such a situation can be aggravated by a tendency to pronate the foot (roll it excessively inward onto the arch).
Similarly, a tight Achilles tendon or weak ankle muscles are also often implicated in the development of shin splints.

How is the are shin splints diagnosed?

The diagnosis of shin splints is usually made during examination. It depends upon a careful review of the patient's history and a focused physical exam (an exam focused on the shins and legs where local tenderness is noted).
Specialized (and costly) tests (for example, bone scans) are generally only necessary if the diagnosis is unclear. Radiology tests, such as x-rays, bone scan or MRI scan, in this setting can be helpful to detect stress fracture of the tibia bone.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-20-2010, 04:52 PM

Do you notice any odd wear patterns on your shoes?

I had a similar problem, which was diagnosed as shin splints due to the way my foot landed. Supination, pronation or something like that.

A slip-in orthotic did the trick for me.

sedated · 01-20-2010, 04:53 PM

sounds like shin splints.

get better shoes. other than that, I think you just have to work your way through them, but I could be wrong.

pkane · 01-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Make sure your insoles(sp?) are still good. Sometimes an insole with an arch helps too.

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