Pain on inside of shin/calf when running?

[Soreshins]

Hi guys

As part of my training regime I generally run a lot. A mixture of 3-4 mile runs, a 5-6 mile run on a sunday and sprints. The last few months have kind of slipped a bit as I've moved away from the Uk and have had loads to do, no gym etc etc.

Anyway, I've started to pick up my training again over the last month but have really started to get some sharp pain on the inside of my right leg. About 3 inches up from the ankle on the inside of my leg.

A week past saturday I did a 4 mile run (it was sore for the first half mile then went away) and on Sunday I did a 6 mile run and it was sore on and off for the whole 6 miles but didn't stop me at any point.

Since then I've been getting pain when I walk and had to miss my Thai classes last week. I had to jog about 10 steps across the road to the shops today and it hurt like a bitch.

I've been looking on the net and the symptoms seem to be consistent with a stress fracture. Anyone have any experience of anything similar and advice on what to do?

I'm one of these people that HATES missing training and puts weight on easily so I find it hard to "Rest it" as the general advice says.

Paul

[Smiler]

Hi, the general advice has been shortened!

It should say 'rest it until you know what you've done, how to sort it, and how to protect it!'

Get yourself checked out - a good doctor or physio should be able to help and you may be referred for an x-ray. Find out what it is. Then get someone experienced to help you protect and rehab it while still training.

I've just got back from my cross country run, and would hate to miss my running...perhaps a change of shoes or seeing a podiatrist may help you recover?

Thoughts are with you mate!

Smiler

[bonzy]

Hi guys

As part of my training regime I generally run a lot. A mixture of 3-4 mile runs, a 5-6 mile run on a sunday and sprints. The last few months have kind of slipped a bit as I've moved away from the Uk and have had loads to do, no gym etc etc.

Anyway, I've started to pick up my training again over the last month but have really started to get some sharp pain on the inside of my right leg. About 3 inches up from the ankle on the inside of my leg.

A week past saturday I did a 4 mile run (it was sore for the first half mile then went away) and on Sunday I did a 6 mile run and it was sore on and off for the whole 6 miles but didn't stop me at any point.

Since then I've been getting pain when I walk and had to miss my Thai classes last week. I had to jog about 10 steps across the road to the shops today and it hurt like a bitch.

I've been looking on the net and the symptoms seem to be consistent with a stress fracture. Anyone have any experience of anything similar and advice on what to do?

I'm one of these people that HATES missing training and puts weight on easily so I find it hard to "Rest it" as the general advice says.

Paul

It sounds like a high in step to me.

[Mr_paulee]

If it is on the inside of the shin bone, it's more than likely the antablis anterior. Its the opposite muscle on the front of the lower leg from soleus and Gastroc(calves)

This muscle is quite long and thin and get overstretched or over used when running, especially if calves are strong. Also if you pronate or supinate the front of the leg tries to stabilise the ankle, so the muscle ends up doing a task it isn't supposed to do.

If you are a decent running shop or uni with a sports science dept, get your gait analysed. It will monitor your footfall and give you feedback on how the foot strikes the ground. From that you can get go to a decent sports shop and get the right shoes.

Also, final tip, don't over do it. You said you have just picked up your phys again, so the body needs to adapt. The lower leg is no different. Don't give it a shock, ease back into it. Within 4-6 weeks you should be back to your old regime.

Good luck, hope any of this helps.

[Wiegieboard]

Sounds like you have a case of the old Shin Splints to me dude. The bad news is that this generally takes quite a bit of rest to heal and for me, training through it just seemed to prolong the problem.
As always though, a trip to the GP of physio couldn't harm you as the legs are complicated things and it make be one of a couple of things.