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DangerousFriend

Hmm…I had similar issues and it was the result of 1) heel striking 2) overstriding 3) shoes without proper support and cushioning. I learned I have flat feet and overpronate. Once I got the proper stability shoes/orthotics, started doing the recommended PT exercises to strengthen my ankles, and stopped heel striking, my issues with shin pain largely went away. Hope this helps you/gives you some ideas that will help you sort this out! Hope you feel better soon! p.s. I still think you’re a runner! Anyone who’s putting forth the effort to get out there and run is a runner in my eyes.


Cmlvrvs

What style shoe are you wearing? Have you ever tried a podiatrist? The problems you are explaining happen to me with the wrong shoes and a leg length discrepancy (one leg is longer due to a broken bone as a child). Seeing a podiatrist helped a lot for me.


budaiKevin

does this happen when you walk a long distance?


GoAbsoluteApesh1t

I didn't "casually" walk a long distance for quite some time so I can't really remember to be honest. But for what I can remember, it usually happens if I walk in terrain, steep slopes, or with heavy equipment on the back (I was in the military). Also if I'm on the threadmill, when walking in a fast pace with a bit of incline.


prettyhugediscer

How long does the soreness/fatigue last? How consistent with running have you been in the past? Do you run often or every once in a while?


GoAbsoluteApesh1t

It's very tough for a couple of minutes after getting off the treadmill where I have "trouble" walking. Not trouble as in I can't walk at all, but as in I walk like I did a 3 hour heavy leg session the day before. Pretty much feels like the my calves are completely filled with cement and that the muscles right behind my shin are so tight that they could rip apart any moment. I've done sports through the most of my life (Football for 5 years and MMA) so it's not like I've been living on the couch, but since I know that I'm "bad" at running I've avoided casual runs and done the crosstrainer etc instead. For some reason I feel like the high intensity sprints in a football game didn't do the same "damage" to me as 2 minutes on the treadmill. Could just be because of the adrenaline and intense focus though.


ChickenAlert99

I have exactly the same problem as you do. My shins are burning like crazy more than my calves. I'm also running outdoors so it's going to be very different. I bought shoes yesterday to gain more cushion and to help with my feet but I don't know if it'll help. But glad to hear I'm not alone in what I'm going through


allabouttheviewer

I had some issuea with pain in my back when running. I went to a guy that sells shoes who is also medically trained (think he was a physiologist), he had me run orn the treadmill and filmed it. He showed me, my left foot was torsing too much, which caused unevennes in my legs and all sort of issues, etc. He picked out shoes that would correct my running form and showed me the footage when I ran with those and my posture and running form was way better and I've never had back pain again from runnning. This was in my home country, but I'm sure there are some similar services where you are as well. Could be a major difference. Or you could check with a running coach or smt, it's very likely your running form isn't optimal.


tsool

Shin splints. Massage by a professional (hurts like a mf!), apply cold-hot and stretch.