Shin pain

[sukhenkoy]

Lately I've been having this pain in my right shin (near the bottom, front part - although it spreads all over after I exercise). I usually get it during jump rope, and throughout the rest of my workout, I feel it. It becomes worst after I finish my exercises; it spreads throughout the entire front part of the shin, and it becomes very painful to walk (and I feel it sitting down).

I am curious whether this pain would be considered shin splints. I don't remember having this pain before, even when I did a lot of running when I played footy. My right shin has a slight bruise on it (I can't see the bruise, but when I press on it, I feel pain).

If these are shin splints, can any of you recommend some things that I can do to get rid of them. Thank you.

[mr tricky]

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arange a quick docters apointment its the best thing for it if its affecting your boxing,

[T-97]

i had this for a while, it just went away i just carried on as normal.

[sukhenkoy]

arange a quick docters apointment its the best thing for it if its affecting your boxing,

Should I still carry on my training as normal (the exercises that require me to be on my feet), or should I wait to see what the doctor says?

[mofo2]

Be careful mate because pain like that could be shin splints.....it sounds like a problem a mate of mine had and he had to do next to nothing for a couple of months to cure the problem.

[sukhenkoy]

Be careful mate because pain like that could be shin splints.....it sounds like a problem a mate of mine had and he had to do next to nothing for a couple of months to cure the problem.

Yeah that's why I'm beginning to address the problem more seriously now. I've never had pain like this, and by the mere sound of it, it feels like shin splints - like damn splints in my shins. And, from what I've heard, these things take a long time to heal completely. The problem is that the pain is getting progressively worse as well. It started hurting about a week ago when I would do jump rope, but not nearly as bad as say, today. It's been 2 hours since I finished my exercises and I still feel a slight nagging in that area. I want to get this **** fixed up as quickly as possible so that I don't have to lay off of my training for any time.

Thanks for the reply. That's a funny avatar you got there.

[kbpoetree]

ok heres the deal..its def more or less shin splints..however could b a couple of things..first if it is shin splints aint much u can do but let it heal itself over time..the pain is there..but u know its not crucial enough while in movement..mainly just when u stop..now if u continue to work out hard the splints could turn in2 stress fracture..been there done that myself..yet again bout the only way to heal is rest...3rd thing and i cant think of the exact dr term for it..but basicly the lining around your calfs may not b able to expand anymore...i know a few people who this has happened with and the way to help that is getting your lining actually cut a lil..so the muscle can "breathe" so ta say...i bought some shin splint brases once...they are useless...

[sukhenkoy]

ok heres the deal..its def more or less shin splints..however could b a couple of things..first if it is shin splints aint much u can do but let it heal itself over time..the pain is there..but u know its not crucial enough while in movement..mainly just when u stop..now if u continue to work out hard the splints could turn in2 stress fracture..been there done that myself..yet again bout the only way to heal is rest...3rd thing and i cant think of the exact dr term for it..but basicly the lining around your calfs may not b able to expand anymore...i know a few people who this has happened with and the way to help that is getting your lining actually cut a lil..so the muscle can "breathe" so ta say...i bought some shin splint brases once...they are useless...

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it, man. Looks like it most likely is shin splints, and it looks like I'll have to see a doctor very soon. I'm still contemplating whether I should continue my training though...really hard decision to just stop your training, you all probably know this.

By the way, like you mentioned, the pain is much worse after stopping movement. During the exercise it is bad, but afterwards it is real bad. Don't know if that's common of shin splints or not.

[aussieboxer2320]

ocassionally ive had stuff like this, skipping does make it worse yeah, just rest and maybe go to a doc if it persists

[kbpoetree]

it is common...i had them bad when running track in college..i'm not sure u want to waste a Dr visit..unless it is free for you...otherwise take anti inflammatory pills such as Motrin, etc...Oh and u can ice them afterwards also...just do not put heat on them b4 working out...i would cut out the jump ropes for a bit..or any other jumping movement workout..not completely..but def tone it down..do more cardia stuff with your arms and abs..such as fast pushups...sit ups..etc etc..turn up the intensity during those drills for a bit while decreasing your leg stuff a bit