Brooke wrote:
So, this is my first season participating in track, (although I've done other sports) and when I use my right leg intensely or touch a certain area on the underside of the bone on the inside of my lower leg, there is intense pain. Not too bad, I've broken bones before, so I know it's not that. But, I now it's enough to not be healthy. I've given about 3-4 weeks to go away, but it persists and might possibly be getting worse. Anybody know what's going on? Also, is there any way I could use KT tape to tape it?
Tibial stress reaction. When you say 3-4 weeks to go way, do you mean you took 3-4 weeks off running? You need rest and then a graduated return to running program. How many weeks off and how slow the graduated return will depend on how bad you've damaged it. Meaning - stop before you make it worse as you will get back to running faster by taking care of it early.
Also, yes, definitely go see a sports medicine doctor he/she will better explain the signs for when you are cleared to resume a running program again.