Friday, November 6, 2009

Shin splint type injury - healing slowly?

So I've got the bane of all active folk, shin splints. The pain is along the medial face of the tibia, I know it's from overpronation of the ankle joint (rolling my weight onto the arch of my foot). I've been taping, icing, and generally resting my legs for almost a week, and the pain is still present even when I'm just walking around.





I do swing dancing, I'm eager to get back to it, but I'm worried about making the damage worse. How long do these injuries usually take to heal, and what can I do apart from the above to help it along? I haven't got the money to see a podiatrist just now, but I'm considering bolstering my insoles with some neoprene cutouts... any thoughts on this?

Shin splint type injury - healing slowly?
This is a great guide that I found for people that came to my Health spa...


I http://www.drugs.com/cg/shin-splints.htm...





PLZ note - I am not advising anything- I would just like to suggest a few things-- I was a runner so my training was a lot different. Ok





My physical therapist recommended POOL THERAPY or Water walking. NOT water aerobics.





I would say that IF you can get in a POOL and lightly stretch- that would really help alot. You are cushioned by the water and it feels so awesome! it couldn't hurt!
Reply:Since you're unable to see a podiatrist, your best bet to try to get the best over the counter arch support. You have 2 really great options - one is called Superfeet which is an excellent insert. If you have a high arch, then get the "green" one and if it's low, get the "blue" one. Also another great insert is called Powerstep (can get them here www.healthyfeetstore.com). Any of these inserts will help. They of course are not made to last and will need to be replaced every 3-6months. That's why a custom insert is the way to go, but understandable that finances are tight. Hope this helps!



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