Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Heat of ice?

elpea120
elpea120
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2007/08/07, 08:28 PM
I just got done a long run and my muscles are sore and my shins feel like they have knives in them. Do you think i would benefit more from heat or ice?
BILL06
BILL06
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2007/08/07, 08:35 PM
Treatment of Shin Splints
R- Rest will speed up healing time
I- Ice packs for 15 min sessions will decrease swelling
C-Compression bandages such as Vulkan Shin Supports will speed up healing
E- Elevate your foot using pillows to decrease swelling.


Replacing current running shoes and the use of sports/orthotics and insoles can dramatically improve the healing phase of the injury. Changing the training routine and decreasing downhill running will help to speed up recovery. We would recommend complete rest for 5 days for a mild shin strain and then a gradual increase in mileage.


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elpea120
elpea120
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2007/08/07, 10:12 PM
I meant heat or ice btw