Treating shin splints?

[alb829]

I had them for a while and was able to get rid of them by stretching as everyone has mentioned. Also I had to start strengthening my calves by doing calf raises and calf circles lying on my back. And one other thing I added that I saw while running in a 5k was that people wear calf compression sleeves. I bought a pair and started using them and instantly I noticed an improvement and reduction in pain and swelling. I don't run without them even though I don't really have any pain anymore. I feel like they help warm up my calf and increase circulation in my lower leg.

Here are the ones I use..(on both legs)
http://www.zensah.com/shin-sleeve.html

Oh, and also....it's very important that you find out what kind of gait you have and get the proper shoe if you're going to be running. Alot of the problem starts there. So find out if you are an underpronator or an overpronator or flatfooted and get the appropriate shoe for that. Makes a world of difference along with learning how your foot should properly impact the ground when running. Hope this helps.

[alza1988]

Any insight from any of you who've experienced these? Does it make you more susceptible to them in the future after you get one?

Sorbothane double strike insloes are good .They work man for real and rice method
http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source...ae6d76d725aa67
http://www.bluebandage.com/RICES.html

[Sven72]

I had them really bad for about 9 months, tried everything, accupuncture, physio, stretching, icing. Nothing worked. Didn't skip or run for 6 weeks to rest them on doc's advice but came straight back. In the end I just did what I could and stopped if they started to play up

Over the last month they've just dissapeared, I couldn't tell you why, others I know who've had them have said the same thing.

Dont keep training on them if they are really sore though, it can lead to hairline fractures in the shins. Just manage them as best you can and listen to your body