shin splint??
 

This is the time of year when everyone seems to break down, and I've never had to get off a game due to injury or illness............but, I've developed what I think is a shin splint and have switched shoes. Very painful and I'm limping. State tournament starts next week and thankfully, a few dates here have been cancelled to rest up for tourney games.

The pain is (no, not there) on the outside of my shin, lower near ankle. Any recommendations? Doe I tape it? Ice? Heat? Someone suggested a stretching exercise which I can't remember. Anyone? Heath Ledger's medicine chest?


---Too cheap to see a Doc---

Bad timing, I feel for you. Check the bottom of page for similar threads on shin splints.

Thanks...............some good advice on those threads.

Are yours transparent like this guy's?

http://medicineworld.org/images/blog...plints-921.jpg

You............funny guy..........you are.

Someone told me the last time they saw legs like mine, they fell out of a birds nest.

For now, ice just became your new best friend. Ice heavily after every game and pop motrin or other anti-inflammatories. When you get to your game site, find the trainer and tell him or her you will need ice after the game.

I would get this treated so it doesn't become a lingering condition, but for now, I've told you (at least the first part of) what the doctor would likely tell you for the short term if you don't want to miss games. Changing shoes might help as well. Read my post under the current shoe post.

Thanks............

Shin splint? You can only get one? Mine usually come in pairs.....:)

I get them more towards the beginning of the season when I'm (more) out of shape.

I haven't had shin splints since I was in my late twenties, running alot, many moons ago.

What was he doing in a bird's nest? Did he hurt himself?

TruFit makes an excellent velcro and elastic support that fits aroung your entire lower leg. It has removable inserts that run the length of either side of the tibia. It's the best thing I've found for shin splints. You might also consider filling several styrofoam cups with water and freezing them. After the game, take a knife and cut away the top 2/3 of the cup (leaving the bottom on the ice as an insulator). Rub your shin length-wise along both sides of the tibia in a deep massaging motion with the ice. Do this for about 10 minutes. You might also consider taking 200 mg of ibuprofen every four hours for a few days. This is about the best you can do and still work. Rest is about the best way to get over shin splints. Prevention is better -- get the best shoes you can find (New Balance 610) and keep your weight under control. Been there myself. Only gout is worse. Good luck