Chin splints?!


Question: I am getting chin splints. Is there anything I can do to prevent it. If not what are some home remedies I can do to dull the pain. Thanks !


Answers: I am getting chin splints. Is there anything I can do to prevent it. If not what are some home remedies I can do to dull the pain. Thanks !

I'm assuming you mean "SHIN Splints?"

Treatment for shin splints includes rest, massage, ice, stretching, and strengthening. Rest and ice is sometimes the best treatment. You should also be stretching your calves and Achilles tendon real well. If you have the problem during running or walking, try warming up more and don't increase the speed too quickly. You can also try varying the speed and elevation of the treadmill if you use one instead of keeping it the same.

To stretch your calves:

1. Lean against a wall with one leg forward and the knee bent.
2. Keep the rear leg straight, heel on the floor.
3. Keep your back straight and lean your hips forward until you feel a stretch in your calf. If you don't feel it too much, put your toe of the rear leg up on a tree limb, or a dumbbell, or any other small object, so that you bend the ankle more. Your heel always remains on the floor. That will increase the stretch.
4. To stretch the soleus muscle and Achilles (very important for shin splints), do the same calf stretch but bend the back knee slightly and you will feel the pull on your Achilles tendon.

When you stretch, make sure to hold the stretch until you feel looser and not just for 10-15 seconds. The point to stretching is to stretch the muscle, so hold it until you feel stretched.

Also make sure your shoes are sturdy and give you lots of support, particularly in the arch. If your shins hurt you should gently massage them and then ice them after you work out.

ouchh. i have those.
but what really helps is doing toe raises. (stand on the edge of the stair looking down, and just raise your toes) it hurts but it's totally worth it after a while.
also, start rubbing ice cubes over your shins at night.
good luck! :)

Advil as directed, ice and limit activity until the pain subsides.
Once you have it under control, try stretches before activity.
Replace or repair exercise shoes that are worn down to the heels. Switch to well-fitting shoes with plenty of impact-absorbing material in the forefoot and heel area. Remember that your running shoes may lose much of their shock absorbency after as few as 500 miles.
Warm up before running by first walking, then gradually increasing your speed to a jog.
When you raise your heart rate and lightly perspire, stop and stretch your calf muscles with a wall stretch. One way to stretch out tight calf muscles and Achilles tendons after warming up is to walk slowly on your heels for 100-200 yards.
Whenever you go for a run or walk, do it on dirt, grass, cinder or a rubberized track to minimize shin trauma.

what are you hitting your face on to get them or do you mean shin splints witch are in your legs. tiger balm woks well and deep calf raises like off the curb

shin splints? chiropractic works for those -- i have a patient (younger) and she had that and knee pain. A few treatments and she got so much better. for her it was day and night!





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