How to Stop Shin Pain From Running
Running is a low maintenance way of getting in shape. Just put on your running shoes and go. Unfortunately, some runners may experience shin pain from running. However, shin pain need not be the end of your running career.
Shin pain from running can be a symptom of shin splints. Shin splints are the inflammation of tendons along the inside and front of the lower leg. Treating the cause of your shin splints will stop the pain.
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Check your shoes for type and wear.
New runners often begin running in whatever athletic shoes they own. There is a difference between shoes made for basketball or tennis and those made for running. Improper shoes or shoes that are too worn can lead to shin splints. Your local running store can fit you for the proper shoes.
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Keep running. After a few minutes of running, your muscles will warm up. Your shin pain will usually stop at this point. However, it may return after you complete your run.
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Ice the painful area of your shin for 15 minutes after every run. Repeat this three times per day.
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Take aspirin or ibuprofen as directed on the bottle. Both aspirin and ibuprofen will help with the pain. Ibuprofen will also lessen any inflammation.
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Go to a doctor if shin pain lasts for more than four weeks. You may have a stress fracture.
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Tips & Warnings
Taking a one or two week break from running can also help reduce inflammation.
