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- From: jcs@syzygy.hr.att.com (John C. Schwebel)
- Subject: Re: Is running with shin splints okay?
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- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 18:28:03 GMT
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- In article <1k64lmINNfc4@mojo.eng.umd.edu> georgec@eng.umd.edu (George B. Clark) writes:
- >In article <C1Hy82.4HL@acsu.buffalo.edu> v070rajv@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Matthew Lewis) writes:
- >>
- >>I have always thought that one of the only ways to deal with shin splints was
- >>to run through them.
- >
- >That's a good way to end up with permanent discomfort that no doctor can
- >cure. With misinformation like this, it's no wonder there are so many
- >inquiries about injuries at rec.running.
- >
- >If something hurts, you better stop immediately. Pain and injury hardly
- >contribute to a productive workout.
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- I agree that's it dangerous to run through shin splints.
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- The last two years have been the first time that I've gotten shin splints.
- In my case, I find it impossible to run through them.
- It seems to take at least a month for them to heal.
- If I try to run, the muscle cramps and knots up and doesn't
- feel normal for a few days.
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- I don`t know the cause of the shin splints.
- But there are know reasons why continued running causes worse problems.
- Shin splints are the tearing of the muscle away from its attachments on the bone.
- Continued running can lead to a stress fracture of the bone.
- With a stress fracture your'e off running for a good six weeks.
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