Tender Shins?

[colby]

While lounging in my la-z-boy, the cat walked across my shins, and OH MY GAWD did it hurt! Almost like stepping on a bruise, and they radiate for a bit after stepping on them. I've felt the tenderness before, and when I did more riding than running it was less of a problem. I had a big problem with it for a while last summer (in the "ow ow ow don't touch" way), but now it seems to be a little more subtle, just... still there (especially with those pointy cat toes).

Any suggestions? Maybe I should ice them? I iced after all of my long runs and I'm not sure if that helped this specific problem. Maybe try to rub them out? (wince)

I'm a little hesitant to do anything major right now, but it would be nice to not cringe in pain when someone pokes your shins :)

[seychelle]

Colby,

Are you putting your shins up for sale or in the market for new ones ? ;)

Maybe try a couple of these stretches/exercises ?

http://www.racewalk.com/Stretching/ShinStretches01.asp
http://www.racewalk.com/Strength/ShinExercises01.asp

[colby]

Well, they're tender enough to put some gravy on and enjoy instead of turkey ;)

Thanks for the links! I've done the seated stretch before (in the form of a yoga pose) but I'll have to try it and some of the other stuff more regularly.

[emily_in_nc]

Icing is good on tender, sore muscles and joints. I'd go that route for sure! Stretching is also good. I get sore shins when we hike hills when we haven't been for awhile. They can hang around for days!

Emily