Shin Splints - Mountain Biking

[ocrider]

I think i developed shin splints either from the hike-a bike at the sundown sprints or from pulling up hard on my toes. I have to start XC camp on monday. I dont want to mess up my XC season or mtb racing with an injury what should I do??? :-k

 

[ChrisG]

I used to get shin splints when I played football. As I recall, there's really nothing you can do other than time taking its course. I would imagine pedaling would not aggravate it too much, but ya never know.

 

[LBmtb]

I found these two links on google.

http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/shin.html
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/lowerleg/shinsplints.htm

Good luck!

 

[ocrider]

thnx for the info George. i think im just gonna take it easy for a week or 2. and ice them a few times.

 

[S54MCoupe]

thnx for the info George. i think im just gonna take it easy for a week or 2. and ice them a few times.

Have you been doing anything else out of the ordinary? Shin splints from cycling is pretty uncomon. I get shin splints VERY easily from running (and I mean really easy, if I run a few miles a week my inner leg will begin killing me)

Where on your lower leg is it bothering you?

 

[Pain Freak]

Matt try riding without clipless for a few rides. A riding friend of mine was told by his doc to do this and it worked for him. He rides flats on most rides now.

 

[ocrider]

Have you been doing anything else out of the ordinary? Shin splints from cycling is pretty uncomon. I get shin splints VERY easily from running (and I mean really easy, if I run a few miles a week my inner leg will begin killing me)

Where on your lower leg is it bothering you?

thanks guys, this post is from like 2 years ago and im all better now Thanks for the tips though.

 

[Mudman]

http://thestick.com/

try this thing out, its basically a massaging stick. Although you are better, try giving this a shot before every ride to warm up your muscles and the shins. Helped a great deal for me as I got shin splints from volleyball. Not bad with rubbing out Knots on Your calves and thighs also. I use it before and after any activity that may be strenuous and it helps me a great deal.

I suggest it to everyone I know that has any sores and or aches.

 

[OMR]

Matt... You need to give up biking altogether... in fact, I would recommend just laying around on the couch and watching a lot of TV... Oh, your cured now? Alright, see you on the trail... PM me if you're interested in a killer ride this weekend with S&M.

OMR

 

[S54MCoupe]

thanks guys, this post is from like 2 years ago and im all better now Thanks for the tips though.

Damn, I didn't even bother to look at the post date, haha.

Glad to hear things are better.

 

[xhuskr]

thanks guys, this post is from like 2 years ago and im all better now Thanks for the tips though.

doh!#-o

good seeing you driving at Four Corners/Maple Springs yesterday

 

[S54MCoupe]

Well, now that the thread is bumped, what did you do to get rid of the problem. Did it take care of itself?

 

[ocrider]

Well, now that the thread is bumped, what did you do to get rid of the problem. Did it take care of itself?

just iced it down after rides and went easy for a while.