Any advice for a shin splint?

[PandaCory]

Hi all, I've managed to develop a shin splint. Annoyingly, not while *running* running, but while bashing about on the beach with the dog (he's cute, so I forgive him). Any advice anyone can offer about how to get off the IC & back running again will be very welcome! (He's the one on the left 🐺😁). Thanks.

[damienair Administrator]

Your dog is absolutely gorgeous. Rest, rest and rest. Take a few days off and relax. That should sort you out. Take it easy when getting back to running.

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

He gets so many compliments when we're out & about with him. Luckily he's the sociable type & takes it all in his stride...As everyone has advised, I'll be resting for a day or two to see how it goes. Thanks!

[nowster Graduate10]

As already said. Rest, rest and more rest.

We don't really understand what shin splints are.

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Will do, thanks. Effin painful is what they are ☹.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Shin splints aka medial tibial stress syndrome is a very broad term used for inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around your tibia.

Rest, ice and unfortunately time are the often advised methods of treatment.

This article may help .

healthline.com/health/how-t...

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks for the link - that's really useful. I think the lack of stretching may be a factor, since I'm always very conscientious about stretching before an actual run. However, PCdug and I were having too much fun to bother about such trifles. He's fine of course, little furry git 😁.

[grumpyoldgirl]

My other half got those really badly. I got him a foam roller - painful but effective. When it comes to running, really thorough pre and post run stretches really help. But the thing that completely cured him was buying a new pair of running shoes. He'd thought his shoes were comfortable, but when he switched brands, so I'm guessing the support, or the drop, was different, he could really feel the difference. Sorry, expensive solution, but if nothing else works ..

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks - I never thought of the foam roller, but will give it a go. But new shoes...any excuse will do!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to PandaCory]

😉

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

I find compression calf sleeves in the day following really helps me when I get them which I still do on occasion.

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

That's a good idea - I've occasionally wondered about these and have heard various good things about them.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I thought there were 2 actual dogs in the pic! Yes, as said, rest up I’m afraid. And ice. Hope you feel better soon 😊.

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

😁😁. Thanks, will do - feet are up just now while I go through all of everyone's helpful replies.