Stupid shin splint

valleyfree
on 9/1/10 11:39 pm - OR
So, now I have a shin splint. I read up on it and I'm positive that is what the pain is on the inside of my lower leg. So, I went running the other night and after 2.5 miles had to stop because it was really hurting. What now? I'm resting it, but it still hurts a bit. If I get one of those wraps, can I run with it on without pain? I hate this kind of crap.
HW 247/SW 232/CW 135/GW 140 Height 5'4"  Age 43 A BIT BELOW GOAL

        
DANCBJAMMIN
on 9/2/10 12:23 am - Fort Worth, TX
Ice, Compression, and rest. Be sure to run on EVEN surfaces and avoid hills until it heals...
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mk_sarah
on 9/3/10 5:47 am
I agree, ice & compression are the two best things you can do for it.

In the meantime, if you still want to keep your cardio up you could always try a no-impact exercise like a spinning bike or an elliptical machine. This is what I did when I started developing knee pain last summer and it worked great to keep my endurance up.

Don't worry you'll be over it in no time!
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