Another shin splint question. I've tried massaging them vigorously which has helped, but no magic cure. Ice just numbs the pain temporarily. I usually just train through them, but this is the first time they're more persistent. Any good stretching or something else that could help? I haven't increased mileage in over 15 weeks, nor have i taken more than a day off a week.
Usually when i have had any shin or calf issues they go away after a day or two of self massaging or icing, this time they've been here for nearly a week straight now and wanna get rid of it. My shoes have about 410 miles on them and run with orthotics inserts in my shoes. The bottom of my shoes still look pretty good though.
Ice Cup. Get some dixie cups, fill them with ice, and then use that as an ice massage. That's the best thing I've found to help with shins as opposed to regular icing.
Also, don't be afraid to take 2 or 3 days off and let your body fully recover.
Get new shoes, run on softer surfaces, replace some track work with hill work, make sure you are recovering enough between hard efforts and haven't upped your volume too quickly. Also, be sure to supplement bone-building nutrients (Cal/mag/zinc tablets).
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