Pain on impact when jogging

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wookaka

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I started jogging about a month ago but after going just 3 or 4 times my lower legs got really sore. Ever since then I've had pains in my lower legs upon impact of each step. I don't feel the pains when walking, only jogging. My wife and friends have said its probably shin splints but it doesn't seem to be the muscles. The pain is pretty bad and keeps me to a really slow jog. If I didn't have the pains I could run a lot faster and would also be more apt to go out more frequently.
Has any one ever had this?
Is it likely to get hair line fractures in both legs at the same time?
Should I stop jogging until the pain goes away?
Thanks
 
It still sounds like shin splints, which is very common and occurs in the tibia, not in your muscle. Shin splints are precursors to stress fractures.

Three recommendations:
1. Recovery is key. If you give yourself enough recovery time after a workout, you're less likely to have shin splints the next time around. Your body will strengthen the muscle and bone in your shins to support your weight over time -- if you don't give it time to rest, you're going to damage your bone, and then damage it further before it's had a chance to repair itself.

2. Good shoes. So much of the pain and stress of jogging/running can be alleviated with proper foot support. If you plan to run a lot, make sure you're wearing at least good cross trainers with thick soles and good arch support - if you're not getting fitted for a custom running shoe.

3. Low impact cardio. Spinning, recumbent bike, and elliptical machines are great cardio workouts that put less impact stress on your lower leg and focus more on aerobic exercise and muscle building. Unless you're dead set on jogging, this is something you can do while your legs recover (and regularly, to prevent further shin splints)
 
I would also recommend trying to run on a soft terrain if that's available to you. Running on a dirt trail or grassy area will aggrevate your shins less than road running....or the rubber tracks that some schools have now are also good.

As for a recovery time, that's hard to say...when I've had them it took a week or so, but the injury wasn't severe.
 
I suggest if you havent already,go to a running store where the imployees have knowledge. A special running lab(shoe store) could be found in your area if you check on line. I use to get the same problem until I got good shoes and there is no shame in starting out slow. Plus you can Ice the area after every run or even twice a day.That makes a world of difference. If running is what you want to do don't give up. Jeff Galloway has a great book on running called," Galloway's Book on Running 2nd adition." It has alot of good advice about everything you need to know. Good Luck .......
 
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