Inner lower leg pain from running

[lhogg]

I have been running for over 18 months and approx 6 weeks ago had a severe crap in my lower inner leg. I have tried everything from resting, massage, cold ice packs etc. However, when I think it is better I try to run again and the muscle cramps up almost immediately.

If any body has any advise I am prepared to try anything as I'm at a lost as to whether I will be able to run again.

 

[g8r80]

Obviously this can only be diagnosed by a medical professional, but it sounds a lot like a shin splint. If you look at my journal, I dealt with this for 6 months and only recently resumed running pain-free (after 2 months of rest and orthotics in my shoes).