Frustrated Runner

You said you have been in pain for about the past week.
So... pinpoint what happened in the past week... that was different.
Your new shoes????
Maybe stress fractures?
Sure, over running can cause pain... but what exactly "is" over-running? For some compared to others... it varies widely. Because of: age, inherent biological things, illness, perhaps getting sick, arthritis, scoliosis etc.
And, you said you've always had pain in your lower legs.... knee, hip, etc.
Supplements, is not going to "cure" that.
If you really want to get to the bottom of it, see a Sports Doctor.

I was a runner, long distance and sprints. I had enormous pain in my lower half as well. It was just the accumulated impact of my years of running. Running... is quite punishing on the joints & back. Each person suffering from it in varying degrees. But I have never met a runner, that did not have pain. I also have a friend, that has slight scoliosis... and so she can't really run... because it makes it worse... so she speed walks.

Bottom line is, see a Sports Doctor. Not a general practice Doctor. A Sports Doctor because they are specialized for these problems.

I could also just be your shoes....
But... it could also be that you are running improperly.... and so you are getting pain. This also happens to, for some people.

If your pain is getting worse.. as well, then you really should see a Sports Doctor.

All the best,
Susan

I would see a docotor that specializes in sports medicine......and hopefully they could give you a prescription for some physical therapy. I love running, but had some problems with my IT band, and it helped soooooo much (and I thought for sure nothing could help :).

Have you seen a chiropractor? You could be out of alignment and they can readjust you. I notice a huge difference in my dancing after seeing my chiropractor. Good luck and God Bless.

I would suggest visiting a chiropractor. The one we go to helped my husband when he was having trouble with his hips and back, when he had to quit jogging. He is not a "traditional" chiropractor. He specializes in the Blair Upper Cervical Technique. I can't explain it all but basically he aligns you from the neck down to make your whole body straight not just your problem area. My husband could barely jog before he went to Dr. Lonnie, and his hips were hurting. But it was his neck that was the problem, and it took my husband about 2 years going to different chiropractors before we found Dr. Lonnie and he helped. Anyway if you are interested, he gives free consults, and his # is ###-###-####- Custom Chiropractic-he's near 63rd and Antioch. Good luck.

Are you warming up? Are you stretching before and after? Also you might try doing yoga one day a week. The yoga DVD from p90x is great. It's an excellent workout and it will really improve your performance in all areas of fitness.

Firstly and lastly I'd say to see a doctor. I know shin splints are prevelent in runners but I personally have never had them. (I do 1/2 marathons). I had what sounds like similar pain in my knees. Google and ask the doctor if it could be related to your IT Band. It connects on the outside sort of bottom of your knee kinda on the little knobby spot you feel when knee is bent. It runs up the outside of your thigh and it can get really tight due to different things in runners. Do some research on that and see if ts what seems to be ailing you and mention it to your doctor.

Good luck!! I hope you get it taken care of so you can get to that 1/2 marathon. You can deifinitely do it!!! Message me if you have any questions or concerns or want to talk running even. Lol get well and good luck!

It sounds to me like your hips and back are out of place. This could cause foot leg and hip pain. I would go to a chiropractor. Since it sounds like you have had this issue for a while, you might need to go several times. Also, what was happening in your life at the time this issue started? Was there anything that was emotionally upsetting or draining for you? I know it sounds funny but it could be a contributing factor. Just acknowledging any connection there will be helpful to you.

I would suggest visiting a orthopedic sports medicine doctor. It sounds like if you've always had pain there is something that is out of alignment that could be causing your pain. My daughter is almost 11 and very active in sports and has been having pain around her ankles - for several months. At first we thought it was growing pains. But, now after a visit to a pediatric orthopedic - she has anteversion - which basically is how her hips are alligned, lower leg bones (sorry - can't think of what the proper name is at the moment.) that have a bit of a twist to them. (None of this is noticeable - meaning she doesn't seem to walk or run funny, unless you force her to straighten her feet in front of her- they have a slight angle out naturally.) Luckily, none of the things are major - but, has suggested some physical therapy and inserts for the shoes. We also are scheduling an MRI to rule out other possabilities - like stress fracture, issues with tendons, etc.

Basically, my thought to you is - go to a doctor to rule out those types of things. As if your body is not alligned "properly" it could get much worse over the years without proper treatment. My daughter's has started with her ankles, but, I could see the pain "working it's way up" if not treated properly.

Good luck to you - I'm sure it's frustrating wanting to do things - and can't due to pain.

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Where are you running? I haven't run regularly since high school, but almost everyone dealt with shin splints at one point or another :-( Concrete can be very unforgiving on the shins. So can running sprinting style (on the ball of your feet) for distances. You might try focusing on running heel toe if you don't already do that. Finally, an easy (although a bit hard on your shoes) stretch for shins is to walk slowly dragging your toe behind you... sort of like a little kid wasting time on the way to school. (step drag step drag). If you do it on grass it won't put holes in your shoes.

Hope this helps,

T.