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Shin Splints... anyone else?

AZ_legacyAZ_legacy
in September 2011 Moms

I havent had shin splints since high school, but I think they are BACK.

I stopped running this entire pregnancy and have only been walking on the treadmill at a partial incline (4%). The outside of my left shin really starts hurting about 15 minutes into the walk, and I'm not even going that fast!

I'll admit to putting on 30 lbs so far which I'm sure isnt helping anything.

Anyone else in a similar boat? What are you doing to fix the issue?

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Re: Shin Splints... anyone else?

  • alynjohnalynjohn
    Ugh! I hate shin splints, but luckily haven't had them since HS either. I know they make these compression things that go over your calves. I think they are made out of neoprene. One of the girls I coached had shin splints all the time and she said these helped a lot. FTR her dad is a doc and her mom a nutritionist so I figure they probably are somewhat knowledgeable. Otherwise maybe you could swim instead or cycle. I'm not sure the cycling would feel that great either though Stick out tongue. I hope you can find some relief soon! I know they suck!
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  • ChrissyLonghornChrissyLonghorn
    Yes!  My cardio this pregnancy has consisted of the ellipitical, walking on the treadmill at an incline and spin classes.  I can still do the elliptical and spin classes with no problems, but everytime I walk on the treadmill lately, my shins are killing me.  I was walking at 4.0 mph - have lowered that to 3.8 mph and not inclining quite as much.  I go up in intervals until they really start hurting and then take the incline all the way down for a few minutes until they feel better and then start back up again.  It's super annoying though!
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  • Heather Matron of HonorHeather Matron of Honor
    I've got them too! I haven't done any running or cardio workout this pregnancy, and I have only gained 15 lbs. but I am up and down and running all around most of the day. My midwife said to try staying off my feet as much as possible, soaking in a warm bath, massage and Tylenol.
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  • GVSU-04GVSU-04 member
    I used to get them when I first started running.  I used R.I.C.E.- Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.  I bought the ice packs that I could wrap around my shins and tied them there for the compression part.  I wound up having to take a few days off when they would flair up, but that went away after a while.  Keep walking at a slight incline- no incline mimics walking downhill which is not good for shins. Also, make sure you are in the right shoes- that also makes a huge difference (getting fitted at a running store).  But, since our feet are swelling and changing sizes, that might not be the best idea financially. 
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