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Dean N.
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Lower calf pain ( front)

posted 4 months ago | Report

Hi all

I've been running now for about 9 weeks, but when I seem to making good progress I suddenly feel pain in the front of leg near my shins.

Is there any way that I can relieve that pain, lower legs feel so tight and stops me performing as good as I know I can.

I do at least 15 minutes stretching before I start,

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  • Julie K.
    Julie K. Sendmail

    What type of surface are you running on? Are your shoes in decent shape? You may be getting shin splints. Try seeing a massage therapist, a lot of times they have different techniques that can help with shin splints and/or muscle tension. Hope the pain goes away quick!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Jeremy F.
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    I found my shin splints were due to me either heel striking or over-striding. Check out this video for some quick fixes for that. Take your next run slow and work on your form hopefully that relieves that shin pain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cT8bmASugs&feature=g-like&context=G225767aALTx7JEgAEAA

    posted 4 months ago

  • John L.
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    Usually a sneaker issue, if you have a local running store that offers a total fit check (have you run a treadmill to determine your running form) I suggest take a shot with them. Also, maybe back off out door running for a while and hit the treadmill until the pain subsides.

    jl

    posted 4 months ago

  • Dean N.
    Dean N. Sendmail

    running on road, yes my trainers are new. massage therapist would be good

    posted 4 months ago

  • David B.PRO
    David B. Sendmail

    I'd suggest stretching after your run rather than before you run. Also, avoid dramatic increases in pace and/or distance. If you increase your distance, then don't increase your pace. Any increase in one week shouldn't be over 10% of pace or distance.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Gil R.
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    I think Jeremy's right. Your profile pic shows you about to heel-strike on the R foot. If you heel strike, your shin muscles have to work in an abnormal way to lower your forefoot to the ground so it doesn't slap down. Your shin muscles aren't designed for this. If you try barefoot running a little indoors, you'll find your feet naturally wanting to land on the forefoot (ball of foot) where your calf muscles (which are huge in comparison to your shin muscles) do all the work. Then all your shin muscles have to do is lift your foot and toes a little as you swing your leg forward. Look up forefoot running and maybe check out some low-drop or zero-drop shoes. Just be ready for some calf soreness as those muscles come out of heel-striker hibernation! Good luck! p.s. check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jio7DK15Q1E

    posted 3 months ago | edited 3 months ago

  • Dean N.
    Dean N. Sendmail

    Right since posting this post , I have seen physio twice. I have been given various stretches which include calfs and hamstrings stretches. I now do these 2 to 3 times a day once before running once after, Also changed my Trainers to motion control which gait analysis pointed to, as I overpronate even in stability shoe.

    Fingers crossed

    posted 3 months ago

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