Shin Splints

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I doubt they run, it defeats the same logic you're using. I'm not coming out of the freezer, but I get your theory. My guy told with my stretching if it is the least bit discomforting, you're doing to hard

As Bill Murray said in 'What about Bob?' baby steps.

Every professional I've ever talked to about stretching says doing it cold is a bad, bad idea. Jog first, walk first, something. If you're just going for a run - nothing that will require hard stops and starts - most won't even recommend stretching before hand. Just jog for a while to warm up and gradually increase speed.

If you do want to stretch before activity, you still need a good warm up first, or the stretching is both dangerous and not very helpful.

Everyone I've talked to always recommends stretching after activity, and this is where I come up short. I have a hard time after a workout or ballgame taking the 15-20 minutes to really stretch. I'd be much better off by doing it.

[fullor30]

Everyone I've talked to always recommends stretching after activity, and this is where I come up short. I have a hard time after a workout or ballgame taking the 15-20 minutes to really stretch. I'd be much better off by doing it.

Yup.............

[BillyMac]

I ended up my season in March with a minor case of Plantar fasciitis, that seemed to get worse, as I spend a lot of time on my feet at work. Very painful heel, and arch, every morning as I got out of bed. Loosened up as I went through my day. During my physical exam in the summer, I mentioned it to my general practitioner, who suggested a splint to bend my foot toward my knee at night, and a heel pad during the day. It wasn't working, so I did some research on the internet. I now use the splint at night, and I use a high arch support during the day. I no longer have the morning pain. I may use the arch support during my games this season. I'll take it one week at a time.