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    • CommentAuthorFree Membervicweb1978
    • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008
     
    vicweb1978
    Hello,

    Was hoping someone can advise.

    I'm doing a short run (3 miles), three times per week. The problem is that I have to stop a couple of times on the run to recover, but not because of lack of cardiovascular, but more due to discomfort in my shins. Specifically, what feels like the tibialis anterior muscle of my left shin (guessing).

    When I was younger I used to get really bad shin splints from playing basketball. I'm unsure if this is related, but it's a different feeling, so I don't know if it's the same thing. When I got it from basketball, it really felt like the actual shin-bone was incredibly sensitive, to the point that even a slight bump would be extremely painful, even days afterwards.

    This feels different - it's definitely the muscle that is aching and sore, and mainly in the left shin (the right one is sore but bare-able), and if I rest it for a while it's not longer painful. I have to stop and "shake it off" and stretch it out every now and then which is incredibly frustrating as I'm not extending myself in cardiovascular-wise as a result.

    I just bough some brand new asics running shoes to try and help alleviate the problem, but the difference has been negligible. Also, I have flat feet. I tried wearing arch-supports but they just feel uncomfortable and after a while hurt my feet ... and in any case they don't help my shin(s).
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    Leightonjames

    hi,

    after reading through your post it sounds like you have a problem called peritonitis, this is where the muscle is pulling on muscle is getting tight while running and consiquently the tendon is yanking away at the bone, this is why after a rest it will calm down as the muscle will relax and relieve the pressure on the bone.

     My advice would be to go to a specialist running shop and get trainers which are designed for flat footed runners, also if you can go to see a sports therapist who can look at you posture and if there are any problems in your running gait, because having a problem with your hips can have a big impact on whats happening to your feet.

     I hope this can help and good luck.

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberKDogg
    • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008
     
    KDogg

    Leightonjames - peritonitis is a pain that originates in your abdominal region and deals with the stuff that is inside of your stomach lol

    OP - get new running shoes from a running store. the Asics you picked up probably don't have the right amount of support for you, my guess is that you need a shoe with a lot of medial support and the shoes you have and have had don't provide it

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    Leightonjames

    My bad, the spelling was wrong i meant periostitis, the infalmation of the periosteum, i knew what i meant but it came across wrong.

     I still stand by my advice of seeing a proffesional about the running gait as it can have a big impact on injuries.

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