What would you recommend for shin and ankle pain?

My 22 year old son's job requires a lot of physical activity to stay in shape. He runs at least two miles a day and he often has to go uphill. He is having a lot of pain in his shins and ankles. This has gotten worse during the past month. What else could he do besides wearing gel insoles, stretching and wearing good shoes? Please note that "not running" is not an option.

What would you recommend for shin and ankle pain?
He may be running on the tips of his feet. he has to make sure that his heel hits first, and then he rolls off of it to propel forward. It helped me with my shin pain. Good luck And I hope this works.
Reply:he should go to a physiotherapist, my son had trouble he runs and they gave him exercises to do and he is fine now
Reply:Well, one big thing is how your body is able to handle the stress and adapt to it. If he is relatively new to the job, it may just take a while to get used to it. It sounds like he has some shin splints combined with tendinitis and inflammation in his ankle joints. Honestly, he is doind everything he can, ie wearing insoles, stretch before during and after, and wearing good shoes. If he is not new to the job and it has continued to be painful, then you have an issue. Shin splints and ankle pain don't usually go away in a chornic condition and he may need to begin doing a run-walk regimine, and see a sports med specialist to find the cause before he does more damage. Tell him to keep doing what he is doing, and if all else fails, cowboy up and do your job!



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