My legs hurt when I start running...?

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sam240

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So here is my story. I play cricket over the weekend and cricket involves running. As soon as I start running my legs start to hurt from my knee down and just before my foot just that area. Pain goes away by Tuesday but comes Saturday after running for few minutes it start to hurt again at the same spot for both legs. I'm 25 years old and I weigh 157. I've been playing cricket all my life but this is first time it started happening this early. I used to be able to play for at least 2-3 hours before it would start hurting. But now after 10-15 minutes i'm in pain like there's no tomorrow once I rest for few minutes it goes away but as I start walking or running it comes back again. So at the end of the day I just put some Icy Hot gel on both legs and wrap them and it works til Saturday. I don't really stretch, maybe just for a few minutes but again I never used to stretch before. Any ideas? Please help..
 
could be shin splints?

or could be shoes? ... try jogging around the block wearing decent trainers, and if the pain still persists, seek medical advice
 
even i feel pain after running for a while...... my trainer says its due to not doing warm up before exercise or lack of oxygen supplies in your blood....
 
Hi, sounds like shin splints- can come on with training on harder ground, weight changes, changes in shoes,technique. Often related to tight calf muscles. try stretching your calf muscles in first instance - hold stretch for at least 30 secs 2 reps 3 times daily, also do calf stretch with knee straight as well as bent to get all muscle groups. Could also include stretches for your hamstrings and hip flecked but calves the most nb. If no change after a week, see a physiotherapist for an individual assessment.
 
First and most important, you have your own pace. You to go run 5 miles. Baby steps will ensure that you do not hurt yourself. Second, good shoes. Make sure you have a good quality running shoes. Shop around, try on shoes tons. Third, make sure you stretch your shin muscles after running. Stretching, sit down, put one leg in front of you, and point your toes away from you.
 
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