Shin Splints

[hilltopperref]

I know but I dont want to turn in games. I am a new official and I dont want a reputation of a guy who turns in games

[grunewar]

And I can certainly appreciate your predicament (been there, done that). But, you have to know your body. If you continue to beat it, it could get worse and put you on the shelf for an extended period of time......maybe a combination of some rest, ice, stretching and new shoes could help.

Good luck. I'll be interested to know how your week goes.

[hilltopperref]

thanks. I got several days off over thanksgiving, so hopefully that helps. I also bought some compression socks. I have a new pair of official footwear patent shoes.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by hilltopperref

thanks. I got several days off over thanksgiving, so hopefully that helps. I also bought some compression socks. I have a new pair of official footwear patent shoes.

Since you don't have flat feet and are in good shape, I'm sure it's just the sudden increase in activity and the fact that most likely officiating is different than other activity you've been doing.

In addition to resting when you can and stretching, I'd ice your shins every night after games and, while you need to be a bit careful in how much you take, a couple ibuprofen before the games this week may help keep the inflammation down.

Good luck!

[hoopguy]

I am very familiar with this predicament. My daughter used to get severe shin splints and I took her to a sports doctor and then PT. This did nothing. From what I encountered, they do not understand the issue. For all leg issues "you have weak calves" seems to be their only reply. I finally invested $25 which I figured would be wasted and found the 'cure'. I had already spent around $250 for special doctor visit and Physical Therapy co-pays so what I thought would be another $25 wasted was not a big deal in comparison.

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[JerzeeRef]

After talking to a few HS trainers about how they treat students, I was told a majority of them use athletic tape around the shin. After experiencing off and on bouts over the years I had to give this a try. What I found that works for me is to take an ace bandage (2" x 2yds ?) start at the ankle and wrap tightly (not tight enough to cut off the circulation) half way up my shin and down, ending at the ankle. Throw on two pair of socks, my shoes already have the gel inserts and I'm ready to go. I don't want to jinx myself but this, combined with my pre-game stretching has given me years of pain free games on all types of surfaces.

[Bad Zebra]

In addition to stretching, I have found that arch-support inserts in my shoes help. I think I just bought a $16 pair of Dr. Scholl's. Don't really know what the science behind it is, but it seems to help.

[bob jenkins]

What has worked for me -- walk around the house on your heels for about 30 seconds, then on your toes for about 30 seconds. Repeat twice. Do this in the am and the pm.

Also, before the game -- do the calf stretch where you stand on a stair and lower your heel. Then raise the heel (stand on your toes).