Reader Question: What do I do about Shin Pain?

A reader named Jorge writes:

Hi… do you have suggestion for me about my shin pain… i dont know what i need to do

My Answer:

Sorry to hear about your pain. It’s most likely shin splints:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/lowerleg/shinsplints.htm

Here’s an old post I wrote about avoiding run injuries (based on good
advice from my brother):

You might also want to look up Chi Running or Pose Running to learn more
about proper run form to avoid heel striking and thus have less
injury.

Good luck! Don’t give up running, just find a way to work through it!
My hip hurt me for almost a year when I first started running. It
was partly due to just having to build strenght in the joints. Partly
due to running on the side of the road where it’s slanted, so one foot
was always on the low side of the road.

Carol

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or coach or anything, so use my advice at your own risk!