Heal my shin splints!! - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

SprintStar · 23-11-2005, 02:41 AM

Ok guys, enough is enough...

I've been battling shin splints for a long time now, and I've had enough. I want to heal these suckers up once and for all.

I know Deca would be the obvious choice, but since it is very detectable for a long time, it's not an option unless I am desperate. I heard Primobolan was pretty decent for healing up tendons/ligaments too. I'm not sure if this would apply to shin splints, but I'm pretty much willing to go to any length to get rid of these things. I'll try anything!

I heard there is steroid cream out there.... could this heal me up? Answers please guys, I have a lot riding on this coming season!

samurai69 · 23-11-2005, 08:08 AM

Most shin splints on bodybuilder.sprinters (where muscle size is good) are from muscle sheath tightness.....very difficult to heal....i only get bad shinsplints (even walking) on or just after d-bol cycle purely because the muscle pumps up and the muscle sheath is too tight and does not expand with the increased pump

SprintStar · 23-11-2005, 03:38 PM

I hear R & R is pretty much the only way, but is there any AAS that would speed up the process?? (preferably other than Deca)

Carnivore · 23-11-2005, 05:01 PM

well anything like deca or dbol will worsen the shin splints, as samurai said, anything which stores water is a no no

SprintStar · 23-11-2005, 07:50 PM

Well Carnivore, what do you suggest then? Any other points of view, I'm pretty desperate here!

Slaine · 23-11-2005, 08:11 PM

Sorry guys I'm ex Para reg and we used to be told that shin spints were hair line(pardon the spelling) fractures of the shin bone it's self. I was normaly given ibrofen and told to crack on or people were given a weeks or so's rest.

SprintStar · 23-11-2005, 09:45 PM

what do you mean by "told to crack on"?

samurai69 · 23-11-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SprintStar

what do you mean by "told to crack on"?

get your finger out and do whats necessary or die trying (or similar)

samurai69 · 23-11-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Slaine

Sorry guys I'm ex Para reg and we used to be told that shin spints were hair line(pardon the spelling) fractures of the shin bone it's self. .

There are various reasons for the term which covers most pains from that area....hairline fractures are only one are

how long ago where you in the paras...... most PTIs here are getting aware of situations similar

DB · 23-11-2005, 10:06 PM

ice after training...

massage with deep heat to try and loosen up the muscles surronding the tibia

anti inflammitries (sp)

if u are on a cycle maybe some adex to keep water down to stop painfull pumps

samurai69 · 23-11-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DB

anti inflammitries (sp)

been taking lessons from deano :rolleye11

DB · 23-11-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by samurai69

been taking lessons from deano :rolleye11

lol bastard :gun:

**hackskii** · 23-11-2005, 11:06 PM

I heard along time ago that it is because the calf muscle is too strong for the muscles that run along the front of the leg.
So if you work the front part of the leg you will have more support and better muscle ballance.
It is hard to do but you can do it on the leg extension machine.
You do the leg extension about half way then scoot back in the chair, put the pad at the top of your foot and do the opposite of a raise.

You also can do them by putting your heals on a step (brace yourself for ballance), then with your heals on the step push your toes down then pull them up even with the step.

Comfrey tea is good for knitting bones if the splinters are a factor.

Omega 3 fatty acid is probably one of the best anti-inflamitory natural foods for inflimation.
Ginger is also used for inflimation.

Ice is very good for inflimation.

Sorry but but a layoff might be in order.

But if it is muscle inballance then strengthining the front part of the leg (I dont know what the muscle name is) is your best bet.

SprintStar · 23-11-2005, 11:09 PM

Thanks DB, good suggestion! It IS the muscles around the tibia pulling at the tendons that causes shin splints, not a lot of people know that (but obviously you do). I'll try that, after a few days rest.

Predator · 24-11-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SprintStar

Thanks DB, good suggestion! It IS the muscles around the tibia pulling at the tendons that causes shin splints, not a lot of people know that (but obviously you do). I'll try that, after a few days rest.

Both DB and Hackskii are spot on. I had the exact same problem.
I went to for physio therapy a few times and I was told it's due to a muscle imbalance. My calf muscles were too strong for my shin muscles. It's a very common problem for people in sports. Largely because there is no obvious exercise for the shins. Who on this board does a shin workout? :rolleye11

You simply need to work on your shin muscles to try and bring them in to line with your calf's a bit better.

I will try to describe how I worked my shins. I hope you have a good imagination LOL.
I purchased a pair of 2kg ankle weights and I placed them over my feet. Then I sat on the sofa in the normal seated position, but with a cushion under my legs to raise my feet off the ground. Then it's just a case of pointing your feet down and raising them back up again. That is the best way to isolate that muscle group. You will soon start to feel a burning and pumped sensation. The more you train your shins the longer it will take until you suffer from that feeling. It's a good way to measure improvement.
Just flick the TV on and watch your programs whilst doing it.

I hope this works for you mate.

Predator

23-11-2005, 02:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
SprintStar Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 264	Heal my shin splints!! Ok guys, enough is enough... I've been battling shin splints for a long time now, and I've had enough. I want to heal these suckers up once and for all. I know Deca would be the obvious choice, but since it is very detectable for a long time, it's not an option unless I am desperate. I heard Primobolan was pretty decent for healing up tendons/ligaments too. I'm not sure if this would apply to shin splints, but I'm pretty much willing to go to any length to get rid of these things. I'll try anything! I heard there is steroid cream out there.... could this heal me up? Answers please guys, I have a lot riding on this coming season!

23-11-2005, 05:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
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hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,185	I heard along time ago that it is because the calf muscle is too strong for the muscles that run along the front of the leg. So if you work the front part of the leg you will have more support and better muscle ballance. It is hard to do but you can do it on the leg extension machine. You do the leg extension about half way then scoot back in the chair, put the pad at the top of your foot and do the opposite of a raise. You also can do them by putting your heals on a step (brace yourself for ballance), then with your heals on the step push your toes down then pull them up even with the step. Comfrey tea is good for knitting bones if the splinters are a factor. Omega 3 fatty acid is probably one of the best anti-inflamitory natural foods for inflimation. Ginger is also used for inflimation. Ice is very good for inflimation. Sorry but but a layoff might be in order. But if it is muscle inballance then strengthining the front part of the leg (I dont know what the muscle name is) is your best bet. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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23-11-2005, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
samurai69 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mid Portugal - by the sea Posts: 3,076	Most shin splints on bodybuilder.sprinters (where muscle size is good) are from muscle sheath tightness.....very difficult to heal....i only get bad shinsplints (even walking) on or just after d-bol cycle purely because the muscle pumps up and the muscle sheath is too tight and does not expand with the increased pump

23-11-2005, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
SprintStar Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 264	I hear R & R is pretty much the only way, but is there any AAS that would speed up the process?? (preferably other than Deca)

23-11-2005, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
SprintStar Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 264	Well Carnivore, what do you suggest then? Any other points of view, I'm pretty desperate here!

23-11-2005, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slaine Newbie Trainer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West London Posts: 26	Sorry guys I'm ex Para reg and we used to be told that shin spints were hair line(pardon the spelling) fractures of the shin bone it's self. I was normaly given ibrofen and told to crack on or people were given a weeks or so's rest.

23-11-2005, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
SprintStar Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 264	what do you mean by "told to crack on"?

23-11-2005, 11:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
SprintStar Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 264	Thanks DB, good suggestion! It IS the muscles around the tibia pulling at the tendons that causes shin splints, not a lot of people know that (but obviously you do). I'll try that, after a few days rest.