Shin splint or growing pain?
Jan.30, 2010 in
Ankle Splint
I have alot of pain in my right shin from a little below my knee to my ankle, it also feels a little tender. My mom thinks i have a shin splint because i wear very unsupportive shoes (flip flops, flats,etc.) Do you think it is a shin splint or not? I might not be done growing because im only 13 but im not sure if its a growing pain or a shin splint, HELP.
p.s. if you do think it is a shin splint can you tell me a little bit about what they are and how to help them???
January 30th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
It does sound like a shin splint, the tendons in the front of your foot that become tight and hurt like heck. They are the tendons that go down and anchor the front of your leg to the bottom of your foot. the one in the back that does that is your achilles tendon. Here is how you can help them get released so the pain can go away:
Achilles tendon:
With that foot in your lap, take both your hands and place them on the back of the tendon about one inch apart at ankle level. Press the tendon hard between your fingers and thumbs and hold that pressure there. Relax, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body. After 30 seconds slowly raise the front of your foot as far as it will go. Then remove the pressure but hold your foot there for one minute longer.
If you have trouble with that let me know and I will try to help out.