Injurys

[Mikeylacrosse03]

Does anyone know how to prevent shin spints?

[LaxC21]

I'm not sure what shin spints are , but shin splints usually are caused by a combination of the surface you run on and what shoes you are wearing on that surface. The usual treatment I hear is to do some heel raises to strengthen the muscles, wrap the shin splints during exercise and take some Ibuprofen for the inflammation.

[atxlax]

You should try running on grass, and eliminate running on concrete or blacktop. While that may provide long-term relief, you should always ice them after you run in the meantime. But, consider running on softer surfaces, that will help you out a bunch.

[Mikeylacrosse03]

what would you guys do if you guys played on hard ground grass. I was thinking about using just shoes but I wouldnt get any traction. Any type of shoes you know that is good for hard ground and have good traction

[CP18]

Football Turf Shoes work well. They have a million little rubber deals on the bottom for traction. Still not as good as a cleat, but can do the trick. Many times these shoes are listed as coaching shoes or training shoes.

[Tarzan]

Off-Road or All-terrain running shoes work as well on hard grass or the new synthetic turf. They also have a bunch of rubber cleat-like protrusions. New Balance has a number of great models (plus they are a MLL sponsor). I agree with CP on the football turf shoes, but the running shoes are more versatile.

[shrekjr]

Also try just walking around the field one time and stretching out your legs before playing. That has made a BIG difference for me. If I get out of the car and immediately start playing, the shins really hurt. But as long as I walk around the field first, the shins are fine. It also helps to take Ibuprofen 4 hours before you play, again 1 hour before you play, and as soon as your game is over. You can't do that everyday, but as long as you're only doing it once or twice a week, you're fine. A doctor recommended that to me and it works great.

[Mikeylacrosse03]

I will try all the things for tonights game and thank you for the advice. Shin splints is the worst pain I ever felt next to when the hamstring tightens.

Thanks again
mike #3

[Mikeylacrosse03]

everything worked, no shin splints tonight

[shrekjr]

everything worked, no shin splints tonight

Doesn't it feel great to be able to run without pain!? Glad it all worked out.

[Brent Burns]

That is why you all know that you have a great lacrosse community that is willing to help each other out. This deserves a big thumbs up for asking for suggestions and receiving them.

[CP18]

Shin splints is the worst pain I ever felt next to when the hamstring tightens.

Wow Mikey, you have lived a rather pain free existence, hahahah, jk.

[Mikeylacrosse03]

Shin splints is the worst pain I ever felt next to when the hamstring tightens.

Wow Mikey, you have lived a rather pain free existence, hahahah, jk.

Yeah I know, it could be worse, ex. knee injury!!!
But hey, Im still young so anything can happen. knock on wood!!!!!!!!

[CP18]

If anyone wants to discuss pain or playing with pain, personally PM LaxC21 the injury expert! The former LSA Long Pole Middie extrodinaire, specializes in:

Torn ACLS (multiple times)
Shin Splints
Exhaustion
Tight Hamstrings and.......................

PMS!

Ya Herd!

[LaxC21]

What?!