dshack Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 My shins have hurt constantly since the last time I went boarding, which was about five days ago. There's absolutely no bruising or chafing, but the lower quarter of my shin down to my ankle stings when I walk or flex my boots. I'm pretty sure this came from a few skidded falls on icey chop during the break- I think my shell must have slammed against my shin. I'm trying to find thicker liners, and I found a pair of raichle boots in my size (I have heads) cheap on ebay, just in case that's the problem. My main question is, though, will continuing to ride aggravate the injury? Is there a treatment or stretching regimen I should go through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noschoolrider Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 It sounds like you have shin splints. Do a Google search on "shin splints" and you will find a lot of helpful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 It sounds like you have shin splints. Do a Google search on "shin splints" and you will find a lot of helpful information. I'd bet money it's shin splints. Don't put a heating pad on it use ice. It's inflamed so ice and some ibuprophen should help. Take a couple days off, if it persists get it checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshack Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I iced it after the injury, but should I be doing it daily now? If so, when/for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noschoolrider Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Shin splints http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shin-splints/DS00271 Treatment: In most cases, you can treat shin splints with simple self-care steps: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort — but don't give up all physical activity. While you're healing, try low-impact exercises, such as swimming, bicycling or water running. If your shin pain causes you to limp, consider using crutches until you can walk normally without pain. Ice the affected area. Apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, four times a day for several days. To protect your skin, wrap the ice packs in a thin towel. Reduce swelling. Elevate the affected shin above the level of your heart, especially at night. It may also help to compress the area with an elastic bandage or compression sleeve. Loosen the wrap if the pain increases, the area becomes numb or swelling occurs below the wrapped area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Try ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or aspirin to reduce pain and inflammation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm not an MD so take this as advice from someone who's had them before only. I'd take 15 minutes here and there throughout the day, off and on. Try some light stretching, pointing your foot up and down. Real quick. Do you have pain when you are off your feet and resting? Does lifting your toes increase the pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I cant reckon the name (eliminator?) of this particular pad that i use for prevention of shin-bangs. i swear by 'em. i will never go out without 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 looks like plenty of good treatment advice has already been posted. For those NOT suffering, (yet?) Prevention, rather than cure, should always be your priority. When I suffered shin splints few years back, I was disappointed at the number of articles that totally neglected any mention of preventative measures. They all talked of treatment and cure, but no one took the time to address the issue of prevention. Aside from the importance of high quality footwear with great arch support, I learned of three preventative measures that have been very effective in helping me avoid them since. 1. a good warm up will Always help to prepare your muscles and tendons for action. Without it, your muscles and tendons will be tight and stiff. 2. Stretching is great for improving athletic performance, preventing sports injury and properly rehabilitating sprain and strain injury. Don't make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won't be effective. 3. strengthening and conditioning will also help. The exercises can be as simple as drawing each letter of the alphabet with the big toe of each foot in the air when your watching TV, or in a sitting position lower and raise your feet with your heels on the ground, as high and quickly as possible for 60 seconds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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