Shin pain – inflammation of the periosteum
Inflammation of the periosteum – periostitis – most often appears on the shin or on the heel bone. The bone envelope, which is richly innervated, is overloaded by repeated and mainly impact work of the muscles that are attached to this bone. Like any overloaded structure, it gets into the so-called sterile inflammation, hurts, can turn red and swell. Classically, this is cited as a problem for beginners who have quickly increased their running load. In addition, the influence of bad shoes and running on a hard surface is indicated. These factors can play a role. However, the most basic cause is not quite well coordinated running.
The main and almost certain cause is the wrong impact and posture when running. This is an impact far in front of the pelvic area (the center of gravity of the body) and on the heel. Such an impact is typical for beginners, as well as old shoes that do not soften the impact. In the picture there is a better variant of this step, the worst is if the knee is completely stretched, so-called locked. In this case, the knee does not work to eliminate the impact on impact, and the likelihood of trouble arises. With such an impact, the force of the earth goes and against you, the heel and knee act as a brake on this force. Impacts are transmitted to the tibia, the muscles experience a shock with each step. Thus, the area becomes overloaded over time. In the tissue of the tendons on the shin, small cracks are formed, and therefore chronic inflammation.
In the acute phase, it will be necessary to give yourself peace from running, ice the painful place, manually relax the muscle. Compresses for the night and lubrication with herbal gels and ointments can help. After the acute phase subsides, start to slightly stretch the muscles on the shin and instep and, most importantly, start to solve the cause, so that the next run the trouble does not return right away.