Shin Splint Sanke Oil?

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Jan 2012
11:49pm, 22 Jan 2012
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Kieren
I saw this and he reckons shin splints are cured in 24 - 48 hours. Some of the comments on youtube are favourable but I still doubt it.

I figure there must be a few people with shin splints here - anyone able to try it and update?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDwY0QFsPqs&feature=related
Jan 2012
9:28pm, 23 Jan 2012
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Kieren
Anyone?

My shin splint is getting worse so as soon as I can source a golf ball I will give it a try
Jan 2012
9:52pm, 23 Jan 2012
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runnyeyes
I struggled to hear the commentary, but it looked good to me.
I've had niggling shin splints recently, and massaging calf muscles,peroneals and the anterior tibialis certainly helps.
I hadn't thought about the underfoot..which he uses a golf ball for.

Try it Kieren..hope it helps.
Jan 2012
8:31pm, 24 Jan 2012
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Kieren
I managed to source a golf ball from someones desk today.

I still doubt this is going to work but rubbing it around my arch is bloody painful. Feels great round the heel - if anything I'll be keeping the golf ball
Jan 2012
7:40pm, 28 Jan 2012
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stuman
Does this really work has anyone actually tried this as i get awful shin splints in my left leg. Is it worth a go as my dad has hundreds of golf balls so not a problem to source one.
Jan 2012
7:58pm, 28 Jan 2012
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Kieren
no - just as I thought - it didn't work.

I used a foam roller too. Forced rest now I think which is the hardest part
Jan 2012
8:25pm, 28 Jan 2012
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stuman
i guess it may work for some people good find though Kieren, I have also seen this also on youtube but again not sure if it works think it is more an excercise for preventing shin splints
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYtutZkRiYs&feature=endscreen&NR=1


tried the above on youtube this did work for me but may not work for everyone.
Jan 2012
6:24am, 30 Jan 2012
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NellyMarcos
The only thing that ever worked for me was changing the way I ran and stopped heel striking
Jan 2012
7:27am, 30 Jan 2012
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cabletow
Wonders what sankes are?
Jan 2012
12:57pm, 30 Jan 2012
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NellyMarcos
Me too?

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