what "cool" shoes are good for shin splints?
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I like Asics shoes they make them specially cushioned for overpronated (flat foot) and underpronated feet (high arch) depending on the type you buy, and this cushioning helps prevent the shin splints you get as a result of the improper posture of your foot.
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Do you have more than one? If you do, you probably have shin splints. I have tons of them up and down the front of my legs. They almost feel like little beebee's that you put in a beebee gun. A lot of athletes have them. I have them from sports and cheerleading. You can also get them from wearing high heels and platforms. Then again, I'm not a doctor and can't diagnose your problem. If I had to guess though, I would say that you had shin splints. I would make an appointment with your doctor just to be on the safe side. Don't worry too much though...your leg isn't going to fall off or anything!
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I used to suffer from these quite a bit as well.\n\nShin splints are associated with pain in the anterior tibia caused by overuse of the anterior tibilias muscle. They are most common in inexperienced runners or runners who overtrain. The pain is usually worsened by exertion and other factors:\n\n- Running on hard surfaces\n- Insufficient padding in the shoes \n- Over-pronated and/or flat feet can also lead to increased stress on the lower leg muscles during exercise\n- High arched feet can experience shin splint discomfort because this foot type is a poor shock absorber.\n\nThe treatment for shin splints is rest. Running and other strenuous lower limb activities should be avoided until the pain subsides and is no longer elicited by activity. In conjunction with rest, icing and anti-inflammatories may be suggested by a doctor or trainer, though there is some controversy over their effectiveness. A contributing cause of shin splints in some cases is the relative weakness of the muscles on the anterior of the lower leg compared to those in the calf. In this case exercises that preferentially strengthen the anterior muscles may help alleviate or avoid shin splints.\n\nIf you are just starting to run. Take it easy and progress into a walking program first before running. \n\nThe best advice I give you to start is change your running shoes and go to a specialized store (like the running room) which educate you on the most effective shoe for your foot and running style.\n\nA Rundown on Shin Splints\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/rundown_shin_splints.shtml
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For cross training, I would probably recommend Asics, it's a good running shoe, however, they average somewhere around 60-80 bucks. If you want to check different brands out there, you should check out www.zappos.com it is a really nifty online shoe store that offers free shipping and free returns. It also has a customer ratings/review site for a customer to tell how they like or dislike the shoe they bought. I prefer grey because it's easier to match with dark clothing and because I usually get my white shoes dirty ;)
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Shin splints are most commonly caused by overpronation (foot roles in too much at the toe off phase of your gait/running motion). A neutral foot lands on the outside corner of your heel, roles inwards so that it is flat and then roles out on the angle of your toes at toe off. An overpronated foot lands on the outside of the heel, roles in flat but continues to roll in and comes off even with or inside the big toe side of the shoe. The reason this is a problem is that the muscle that is supposed to role you out at toe off (tibialis anterior muscle) is not strong enough to counter the weight of your body that has rolled your foot inwards too far. It continues to pull until it actually pulls itself off the bone where it attaches (this is what shinsplints are - shin splints are not a muscle fibre strain you are actually tearing muscle from the bone which is why it hurts so much and takes so long to heal). The reason why you didn't feel it before is because under less load (walking = less downward force and elliptical = no downward force) your body wasn't thrown into am overpronated position. Now that your are running the repetition of the overpronated state is resulting in shin splints. \nTo get rid of the shin splints you must first rest the muscle, ice wil help with the inflamation and pain. Next you need to get a really good pair of shoes designed to work with YOUR body. Just going and spending a lot of money will not gaurantee a good pair for you. It would be like buying a Ferarri for off roading - it's a great car but not for what you need. Look for a shoe that is designed for motion control. These styles have a very wide sole through the arch, are stiff if you try to "wring it out", have a very hard "heel counter" and have some type of a "medial post" (usually a dark grey foam of higher density running along the arch sie of the foot). If you aren't comfortable with these terms then go to your local running store and ask them. If they don't know these terms then walk away - they are not trained enough to assist you. A couple of models/brands that do produce some very good shoes for overpronators (motion control shoes) are Asics (gel 2100 series), Saucony (grid stable as one example) and New Balance. Do some research on their websites and they will have pictures to describe what I've talked about.
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Because most Nikes are crap. Only people with perfect mechanics can get away without getting injured. Take it from me, the main cause of shin splints is overpronation. You probably need a mid-stability shoe that prevents your foot from torquing in. Most people who run fall into this category. Try your local running store to get a proper fit. Or, go buy the Brooks Adrenaline.
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put a towel on the floor and scrunch it up with your toes.  Do this over and over again, and it will help take away the shin splints.
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Whether or not you've been injured, a stress fracture could be the culprit, if you are certain it's not shin splints:\n\n3. Persistent Foot or Shin Pain\n\nA nagging pain in the top of your foot or the front of your shin that's worse when you exercise, but present even at rest. It's impervious to ibuprofen and acetaminophen.\n\nThe condition: It's probably a stress fracture. Bones, like all the other tissues in your body, are continually regenerating themselves. "But if you're training so hard that the bone doesn't get a chance to heal itself, a stress fracture can develop," explains Andrew Feldman, MD, the team physician for the New York Rangers. Eventually, the bone can be permanently weakened.\n\n \n\nThe diagnostics: Radioactive dye reveals the fracture in the X-ray, and you'll be told to stop all running until the crack heals. Worst case, you'll be in a cast for a few weeks.\n\nShin splints don't necessarily have to be caused by strenuous exercise but could also be caused by bad shoes or posture.\n\nShin splints, if that's what you have, can be caused by sudden increases in mileage, walking uphill, overtraining, walking faster than normal, jumping, running stairs, or just too much distance. They can occur on the medial, or inside of the shin, or on the lateral, or outside of your shin. Medial shin splints are usually caused by excessive pronation or flat feet, and often by pounding from running, or sports like tennis, volleyball, and other weight-bearing activities. If you have medial shin splints and flat feet or excessive pronation, an orthotic device or over-the-counter arch support like Powerfeet or Spenco can sometimes be helpful. Make sure it's a full-length insert. \n\nLateral shin splints (sometimes called anterior shin splints) are usually due to overuse and inflammation of the anterior tibialis muscle and the muscle compartment in the front of the leg, along the outside front of your shin. The anterior tibialis muscle flexes your foot upward. People frequently get anterior shin splints from the repetition of flexing the muscle. For instance, on the treadmill, if you walk fast enough, and for long enough, or if you've suddenly increased the speed, or you're walking on an elevation, the muscle gets overworked and starts to cramp. It would be like doing hundreds of biceps curls until your arm started to cramp. Plus, on the treadmill, there's no letup since the mill just keeps going. You could potentially have the same problem if you walked or ran briskly outdoors for a long period of time at a speed faster than you're used to. \n\nTreatment for shin splits includes rest, massage, ice, stretching, and strengthening. Rest and ice is sometimes the best treatment. You should also be stretching your calves and Achilles tendon. If you have the problem during running or walking, try warming up more and don't increase the speed too quickly. You can also try varying the speed and elevation of the treadmill if you use one instead of keeping it the same. \n\nYou should also consider blood clots and other vascular conditions if you can rule out the former conditions:\n\nProblems that affect the blood vessels (vascular disease) can include peripheral arterial disease, inflammation of a vein (phlebitis), or a blood clot (thrombophlebitis). \nA blood clot near the surface of the skin may cause only minor problems, while a clot in a deep vein may be more serious. Recent surgery, especially on bones or the pelvic or urinary organs, increases the risk of blood clots, especially in deep leg veins. Prolonged bed rest and inactivity, including sitting or standing in one position for long periods of time, or prolonged immobilization of a limb, such as in a cast or splint, also may increase the risk of blood clots.\nProblems affecting the arteries (peripheral arterial disease) can cause cramping pain that occurs with predictable amounts of exercise, such as wal
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Shin splints is a condition where there is pain in the anterior tibia caused by overuse of the anterior tibilias muscle. They are most common in inexperienced runners or runners who overtrain. The pain is usually worsened by exertion and other factors:\n\n- Running on hard surfaces\n- Insufficient padding in the shoes \n- Over-pronated and/or flat feet can also lead to increased stress on the lower leg muscles during exercise\n- High arched feet can experience shin splint discomfort because this foot type is a poor shock absorber.\n\nThe treatment for shin splints is rest. Running and other strenuous lower limb activities should be avoided until the pain subsides and is no longer elicited by activity. In conjunction with rest, icing and anti-inflammatories may be suggested by a doctor or trainer, though there is some controversy over their effectiveness. A contributing cause of shin splints in some cases is the relative weakness of the muscles on the anterior of the lower leg compared to those in the calf. In this case exercises that preferentially strengthen the anterior muscles may help alleviate or avoid shin splints.\n\nIf you are just starting to run. Take it easy and progress into a walking program first before running. Here are some links for progression:\n\n12-week walking schedule\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/walking_schedule.html\n\nBeginning a Jogging Program\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/fitness_jogging.html\n\nA Rundown on Shin Splints\nhttp://preventdisease.com/news/articles/rundown_shin_splints.shtml
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It will get worse, much worse.  My track coach had me do a trick that helped a ton.  Take your shoes and socks off and sit in a sandbox at a playground.  Then extend your feet in front of you and stick them in the soft sand.  Then try and squeeze your feet so you are trying to curl your toes to your heel.  Do a few sets of 15 - 20 of this every day if you can.  It made my shin splints go completely away.
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Nike Zoom Air Huarache's. They are by far the most comfortable and light on your feet. Check them out.
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Some good shoes are the Under Armour "Click-Clacks", the Nike Vapor Jet TD (very light), Adidas paydirt D, Nike Air Zoom Boss D, or Nike Air Zoom Apocalypse 4. \n\nA good Magazine is "Eastbay" or Eastbay.com
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They may put the arch support in the wrong place and cause you problems.\n\nAnother side effect -- If you feel the shoes moving around on your feet, you may start curling your toes to hold them in place. That is a quick way to get shin splints.
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Cross-trainers are going to be the best. Try New Balance. They have a lot of cushion, they're durable, and they come in a WIDE variety of sizes and widths that allow you to have a custom fit. \n\nCross-trainers provide good all around stability and cushion. They're also more versatile than shoes that are made specifically for running or for walking etc.\n\nAthletic shoes (a good pair) are kind of expensive. By getting a cross-trainer you're set to walk, to city hike, to stair climb, to do tae-bo, or even a step aerobics class. Good luck in your quest for fitness!
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For shoes I like asics, for volleyballs I like Tachikara (the international ball with leather and the wrapped bladder), for beach balls I like Mikasa (the international beach ball) and for kneepads I like Mizuno as well (flat kneepads).  For shoes, only Mizuno and asics really know what they're doing, I usually like Adidas for everything else, just not volleyball shoes.
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One of the best ways to PREVENT shin splints is to train consistently. When you suddenly increase your mileage you're more likely to get them. There isn't too much you can do once you actually have them, though. Rest and icing after you run, and making sure you are properly warmed up are the best treatments.
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Learn to defend yourself.. martial arts, or keep a brick in your purse, so when you swing it... ouch. Swiss army knives are good to have, as well, but only in close combat.... high heels and pointy toes are good. Screw metal onto your heel of the shoe. guys or girls. Metal hurts when you squish somebody's foot, it has happened to me... Preferably something sorta like tap shoes would work.