inner calf muscle hurts so bad when i jump! Help me plz!

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inner calf muscle hurts so bad when i jump! Help me plz!

Unread postby THSVaulter » Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:49 pm

For some reason for the past 6 months my inner calf that runs right up my tibula can anyone relate or help me out.
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Unread postby powerplant42 » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:56 pm

Should be pretty obvious that it's a minor case of shin splints.
Should be pretty obvious that it's a minor case of shin splints.
Should be pretty obvious that it's a minor case of shin splints.
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RICE your legs, as in rest, ice, compression, elevation.
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Unread postby vault3rb0y » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:01 pm

Go to a pediastrist and get some prescription orthotics to correct the way your ankle and arch are shaped. I love the same issue.
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Unread postby ADTF Academy » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:39 am

do you strike big toe or little toe side of the foot first?



If you strike big toe side first your ankle and shin need to be strengthened.


Work on striking little toe side first while walking and then it will transfer to your running and it should start to go away.
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Unread postby learning to fly » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:02 pm

I have the same problem. ive been vaulting for about a year and a half, but it never bothered me untill just this year when I started track. now that Ive been sprinting alot more the inside of my calf hurts. ice has helped me, and just getting stronger has made a big difference
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