Question 1

what are the best brands of running shoes that help prevent shin splints?

Accepted Answer

Well fit cushioned: Often caused by training errors: increasing mileage too fast, too often and too much. Running surgfaces can also increase the impact stress on the leg. Shoes are the interface between your body and the floor. Overpronators more prone to this, many running shoes are engineered to help this. Cushioning shoes in general are best, models change too frequent to reccomend specific model.

Question 2

when i run my leg hurts in the back, a little under my calf. is this my running shoes or something serious?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: You should see your doctor.  From the area described it could be tendinitis, strain of the lower gastroc/soleus, or even a stress fracture.

Question 3

i have had a tibial stress fracture for 9 months. i have just completed 9weeks of no running and hiking. this week i made a comeback with 2 x5km runs and leg is hurting again. i have running shoes with approx 100km of wear in them?

Accepted Answer

Shoe replacement : This can be a very frustrating problem for a runner.  Changing shoes when appropriate is important. Also the surface you run on can make a difference. You also have to consider any bio mechanical problems as a cause of your stress fractures. A sports medicine podiatrist or a physical therapist who’s knowledgeable in  bio mechanics might be able to help you

Question 4

can wearing shoes a lot cause ankle and shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If they don't fit properly or fail to give you proper support.

Question 5

shin pain seriously hurts running in basketball games?

Accepted Answer

Shin splints: This is traumatic compressive damage to the muscle running along the shin bone.  The muscle is in a compartment and if it swells from the repeated banging of certain exercises, you will get pain that can be severe.  You can use ice to help, pre treat with Ibuprofen in the future, and get some advice from an exercise therapist about how to minimize this in the future.

Question 6

what should i do for my shin pain while running on treadmill?

Accepted Answer

Several things: If you only have pain running on the treadmill, there are several things.  Try adjusting the inclination of the treadmill.  Have your running shoes checked to make sure they are appropriate for your type foot.  If you hyperpronate, you may want to try an over-the-counter orthotic device. Alternate the treadmill with another form of exercise.  If the pain persists, see your orthopaedist.

Question 7

i had a hysterectomy/bso at age 35 (now 37). no hrt. since then, running long distances causes shin pain. doing everything right. related to surgery?

Accepted Answer

Shin Splints: I don't think shin splints are related to your hysterectomy.  Do you get the pain after a certain distance that you run? Is the pain in both legs? Do you do any weight training or stretching?  
I always become concerned with stress fractures.  We see it in distance runners, more so in women then men.  It sometimes manifests after running 3 or 4 miles.

Question 8

i started running a few weeks ago, but went too hard on myself recently and developed pretty bad shin pain in my muscle and tendons when i start running. i'm read that it's probably shin splints, and i was wondering how long i should take a break from run

Accepted Answer

See below  : Continue exercise 3-5 times per week go easy on yourself

Question 9

i have severe shin pain with running, is this shin splints or stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

Could be either: The pain from shin splints wilol usually go away with rest.  The pain from a stress fracture, generally won't.

Question 10

best running shoes for flat foot sprinter ?

Accepted Answer

A good fitting: the  internet is full of different ideas of brands of shoes for your foot type and body size.  What you need to do is either find a good shoe fitter at a running store and have hem check your foot and try different pairs with arch supports for your foot.  Make sure it is comfortable and feels like good support.  You can always see a sports medicine physician or a podiatrist who can fit you.

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When i run my leg hurts in the back, a little under my calf. is this my running shoes or something serious?

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I have had a tibial stress fracture for 9 months. i have just completed 9weeks of no running and hiking. this week i made a comeback with 2 x5km runs and leg is hurting again. i have running shoes with approx 100km of wear in them?

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Can wearing shoes a lot cause ankle and shin pain?

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Shin pain seriously hurts running in basketball games?

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What should i do for my shin pain while running on treadmill?

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I had a hysterectomy/bso at age 35 (now 37). no hrt. since then, running long distances causes shin pain. doing everything right. related to surgery?

A member asked:

I started running a few weeks ago, but went too hard on myself recently and developed pretty bad shin pain in my muscle and tendons when i start running. i'm read that it's probably shin splints, and i was wondering how long i should take a break from run

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I have severe shin pain with running, is this shin splints or stress fracture?

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Best running shoes for flat foot sprinter ?

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