The pain seems to be from anterior shin splints, which is the larger circle in the figure. It's on the lateral side of my leg, not the medial side, about halfway between knee and ankle, radiating down to just above the ankle. Nasty.
I have exactly the same. Had for 3 very long years (yes, it's not a typpo, 3 years) and it all came from my back apparently but the ghost of it appeared again today and I'm in pain again. If you figure it out, please let me know. A great guy told me it was the flexors of my little toes and to stretch a lot sideways. Good luck!
I have had the same issue in the past, too Tammy. I suggest some really aggressive self massage and ice. From what I was told, that paritcular muscle, the anterior tibialis, is encased in a really tough fascia. I was able to help my pain by really digging in to the bottom most area of the muscle and working toward the top. Shins are always a problem with racewalking, and it is really difficult to stretch and strengthen them. I strengthen mine by doing a "shin pull" on one of those weight stack machines. while sitting on the floor, attach a leather band to the cable on the machine, loop it around your toes and pull back on the weight to strengthen shins. I guess you could also do this with elastic bands anchored to something sturdy. Hope you get this corrected in a hurry!
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I have exactly the same. Had for 3 very long years (yes, it's not a typpo, 3 years) and it all came from my back apparently but the ghost of it appeared again today and I'm in pain again. If you figure it out, please let me know. A great guy told me it was the flexors of my little toes and to stretch a lot sideways. Good luck!
I have had the same issue in the past, too Tammy. I suggest some really aggressive self massage and ice. From what I was told, that paritcular muscle, the anterior tibialis, is encased in a really tough fascia. I was able to help my pain by really digging in to the bottom most area of the muscle and working toward the top. Shins are always a problem with racewalking, and it is really difficult to stretch and strengthen them. I strengthen mine by doing a "shin pull" on one of those weight stack machines. while sitting on the floor, attach a leather band to the cable on the machine, loop it around your toes and pull back on the weight to strengthen shins. I guess you could also do this with elastic bands anchored to something sturdy.
Hope you get this corrected in a hurry!
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