Beginner Triathlete - Lower Leg Injuries - Shin articles

How much can I train after getting stitches?

BeginnerTriathlete Member struggles with shin splints and is impatient to run again

I have a sharp pain in my leg. I feel this throughout daily activities and while sitting at my desk as well. It has been ongoing, progressively worse, and much much more intense the past few weeks.

I think I might have a stress fracture. I'm not sure that I want to spend the money on an MRI if the result is simply to rest as the treatment sounds the same with more money in my pocket.

Since this summer I have been battling shin pain in both legs. I limited the running because I assumed that was the cause.

The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of posterior tibial tendonitis.

What causes shin splints and what can I do to treat them and do compression socks work?

I've rested them for 6 weeks, twice. I've had Active Release Therapy, massages, I'm doing Trigger Point, and stretching. Yet, I'm still having issues and can't get above 3 miles.

After the Marine Corps Marathon, I started developing left lower/lateral leg pain late in my marathon training and pushed through it.

What you're describing sounds very much like chronic exertional compartment syndrome. This can cause pain and numbness like you're describing.

There is a definite strength difference between the two legs. Is there anything I can do to balance the strength in both legs? Anything I should be concerned about?

Besides the obvious rest and strengthening/PT around the ankles, what can I do to further find the root cause and correct it? Also, what are doctors’ stances on active release?

I've been having mild pain on my right leg when I run. The pain occurs when running and is present for a few hours afterwards, then is gone. Do you have any ideas?

The pain is palpable after a run mid shaft, medial to bone around the interosseous border. Resistive movement does not effect it. Most pain is with load bearing during a run.

Shin splints occur in up to 13.1% of all runners. Sixty-percent of those presented with this complaint have errors in training.