quality shoes do help too..I wore through a pair of Brooks adrenaline gts 12's and couldn't afford a new pair so I bought a pair of 60$ new balance running shoes..they're the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever owned, but they're what I could afford..
Gait and running analysis lab is a really helpful thing. My wife had terrible shin splints and only thorough analysis in the lab helped find out what causes the condition. To note, she treated her shin splints at NYDNRehab Clinic in NYC.
There's only so much you can do if they are that tender. I would recommend getting in to see your doctor or physical therapist to receive treatment. You need to be careful, as it can develop into a stress reaction or stress fracture.
Hi, Video is explained in great way to understand. What is the hips and foot ancle strengthening exercises that you suggests for second example posterior tibialis?
hi everyone ,if anyone else trying to find out warm up to prevent shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )? It is a great exclusive product for getting rid of shin splints minus the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my brother in law got cool success with it.
Try Sandrunnig Here are some websites so u can see if this is what your looking for blog.mapmyrun.com/why-you-should-try-running-on-sand/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CSand%20running%20can%20also%20provide,to%20all%20those%20road%20miles.%E2%80%9D www-runtastic-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.runtastic.com/blog/en/benefits-of-running-on-the-beach/amp/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=16048185151024&_ct=1604818915448&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=De%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.runtastic.com%2Fblog%2Fen%2Fbenefits-of-running-on-the-beach%2F
I am a junior in high school and I run cross country. I went 4 weeks running without having shin splints on the inlner Lowe part of my shins, and now they won't stop hurting. They are so tender that when I touch them they hurt so bad. I would not like to miss much practice so what do you suggest I do? I have a cross country meet on Saturday I would not want to miss it
Short bursts of jogging or short burst of high intensity running? If the latter, go much easier. Changing your run form at this point will do very little for you. Once the tissue is inflamed it won't matter how you run.. it will hurt. I suggest finding a running specialty store to fit you with shoes (Fleet Feet?). Go slow and slowly ease your running into your walking.
bursts of jogging and running, maybe 30 feet. I am very new to running so I figure if i start correctly I can prevent bad habits that I will need to change later. I have taken a few days off to allow the shin splints to heal up a bit. I want to make sure my form isnt causing problems.
Matt, you likely need to rest a bet. You may want to substitute the bike and elliptical for an alternate form of exercise. Of course, consulting a clinician would be your best course of action. Generally the shin will get sore from too much too soon. Best of luck!
I need help with the run. I am stomping while running. How can I change it. It is killing my shins. I'm not bending my knees and I have knocked knees. Please help me.
I am 32 years old, I had open heart surgery in august of last year. Now that nice weather is here I am trying to get into shape.I started walking at the local park (asphalt surface) and was doing great. could walk forever no issues. I began jogging/running in short bursts and developed shin splints very quickly, very sore to touch. I think I am heel striking, If I switch to landing on the balls of feet it still hurts. I need to buy shoes for running but am not sure what to get. help!
So, I contracted what seems to be shin splints in the anterior side of the leg (the first type mentionned here). And I really wanna get better fast in order not to lose shape. What is can I do?
I was super fit in my teens (thank you 8 years of rep hockey) and never had any injuries. Now that I'm 30, I started running again after ~10 years w/o running (surgery and health probe) and getting medial shin splints. I don't think my foot form has changed. Raising my knees higher has helped tho. Any other points to add?
try Mizuno... they seem to work better.. my choice.. but Asics are also good...look for a good stability/cushioning..more on the stability side..good luck
if u run bare foot thats the best way to strengthen your shins ankles if your running everyday try running once or twice barefoot. DO NOT get shoes that have lots of support that will just make your body weaking and you'll need to wear shoes like that because your muscles will never get stronger
Angus Pimentil thanks for the tips. I'm actually using new balance minimus trail 10 and zeros. Very close to barefoot. The trail 10's have helped for sure
Wile E. Coyote Angus Pimentil It's important to know that there are many tools in the toolbox. Simply running with less shoe may not be your answer. In fact, we often treat patients who lose a lot of time due to injury caused by running in a lesser supportive shoe. You may even cause worsening of shin splints by removing any support the shoe offers. The best bet is to strengthen your feet through runner-specific exercise and find a knowledgeable individual to fit you properly.
I have a problem that I don't know if it's shin splints, or that the muscle is just so tight? I don't land on my heel when I run, and the pain is only temporary, so that's why I don't think it's shin splints. I also don't think it's just tightness either, because the pain goes away and then doesn't come back. Would you think it's that I need a better warmup, or should I really try and stretch out the muscle?
Leroy, not landing on your heel is not necessarily the fix for shin splits. In fact, it could cause them. It's about control for most people and slowing the foot down through midstance. Jump over to our site and try some of the workouts with our free trial.
Hello, I used to run on the mid foot earlier but switched to running more on the forefoot... like i never really touch my ankle to the ground and it stays above the ground approx an 1/2 inches at all times... while i run, slow down or accelerate... I am now suffering from posterior shin splints...
Getting back to midfoot besides also giving up on the realrunning (skora) shoes for running on the race track that i used to do, has made it feel better. Getting the old nike/adidas comfort running shoes with my natural mid-foot stride will solve some of the issue for me.
I got posterior shin splints in my right leg only and it comes again and again when I start running, I right leg pronate more than my left leg so what should I do to get rid off my posterior shin splints..
I am 40 yrs old and have taken up men's social basketball to keep fit/loose weight(93kg) I have had very painful inner shin splints and have been playing once a week for 7 weeks. will this pain go or am I running wrong? I dont do any other excercise and its too painful anyway. The basketball game requires fast sprints and jumps. Hoping I'll get over it?
i have constant anterior shin splint mainly on right leg only...wondering why. my right calf is also super tight, could this be the reason or is it due to heel strike (as per your video above) but why it only on right leg only? wondering why?
I tend to favor doing certain motions with a certain leg. If I land (while jumping) with one leg the first is usually the right. My left foot is much more relaxed. -> Try releasing your gastrocnemius muscle... -> Do some one-leg balancing for strengthening -> Take a day or two off when you have shin splints... and massage them.
Around 1:48 what did you say this was? I am hearing "form fly shoe" (and that I need to learn to land mid-foot). Please clarify? Thank you. This is exactly my problem and have not heard this explanation so it helps a lot.
+Nathalie -- sure! Landing midfoot drastically decreases the strain to the shin injury shown in this video. Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/OyyxU1xx8BM/v-deo.html You can find Steve's training on how to learn this technique in his "Mechanix" program -- you can check it out after you sign up for the $1 trial here: runsmartonline.com/signup-1.php
Go to our channel page, that will give you one glute strength exercise. You can find more information re: shin splints by clicking the link in the 'about' section of the video. Best of luck!
I've had several surgeries for a damaged right medial femoral condyle. I run ~25-30k/wk but occasionally get anterior shin pain on that side. I notice my shoe sole wear on the right is greatest on the outer heal. I do quad lifts which has helped a lot (I would not be able to run with them), but the shin splints on that side can stop me for days. I do not heal-strike, but the heal wear seems to contradict that. Is there an insert or or exercise that can help here? I have high arches and use inserts the running store recommended. Thanks for any wisdom.
I honestly hated running. In a short amount of time either my ankle, knee or back would hurt. I do not know what it is best for you or if this is overdue, but do 2 things: try new stuff that could help and stop when it hurts. Learn the value of stretching, miofascial release and rest days. Here's some new stuff you could try: - Start walking barefoot - in parks - both on grass and asphalt. Take your shoes with you. Start with a few hundred meters and build up. After a month or so, try running a short distance. If you do too much too soon, you will give yourself a new source of pain. Expect soreness even from that! - Vary the terrain on which you are running - asphalt makes you lazy-striding. Hills, grass. Vary your speed while running. Repetitive motion is not fun, just damaging. Run like a kid. - I do not like arch support. It hurts my arches in a matter of minutes. After seeing this video, I can understand why people might find it useful. I run in a cheap wide-toed sneaker or even sports sandals. But that might not work for everybody. My advice to you is: find a shoe that doesn't hurt anything while running for a few hundred meters. And don't jog, you can cheat with jogging. Run. - Have fun. Run while it's fun. Run when it's fun. Do some other exercise on the other days. Something you would have done as a kid. Kick around a bottle of water, try to see how high can you jump...
I think part of the problem can be worn out shoes. My shoes have gotten very old and I was wondering (thats how i came here) why am I getting pain in both of my lower shins. I'll get new shoes and see if the problem gets diminished.
Jacob, jump over to our website. We have full bootcamps that will help you address hip and foot weakness. It's a 6 week program.. look for our "BaseSix" workout. You can try for 10 days free. After that membership is only $10/month.
I have a question, I have severe shin splints and suffered in high scool. Now im training for an event in may and im back in the same pain. Im going to fleet feet to buy a good pair of shoes in your opinion are asics a good shoe if you suffer from shin splints?
Brandon, I don't know if there's a "good shoe"... they are all ok, it's about finding a shoe that's good for your anatomy (strength, flexibility, and bony structure). Find something that works and stick with it!
Hey, I'm 6'3, 93kg and 17. I've been hindered by shin splints for the past 6 months. Often being painful for a few weeks then disappearing after and only becoming painful after I start running again. I'm due to start British Army training in a few months and I'd like to get it sorted. How would I go about the ankle and hip strengthening and what exercises are they so I can try them out for myself. Thanks.
Hi Alex. Just head over to this link and we can analyze your running and give you suggestions : runsmartonline.com/services/running-form-analysis/ Or sign up for our membership and check out our mechanix program: runsmartonline.com/membership/
Is there a way to get rid of the shin splints like very fast ? I have a physical contest that I really need to pass in like 2 weeks. All I need to do is run 2km in 8:30 mins, but my legs started to hurt like crazy when I am running.
Damian Radinoiu Exercises mate. DO NOT RUN WHILE YOU HAVE SHIN SPLITS. Take maybe 2-3 weeks off running. Do swimming or cycling instead its less damaging on the leg. Ice pack on the lower leg 10 mins ever few hours. Stretches/ foot taps. stretch cord exercises. You have got shin splits either because ur running posture, your feet are maybe in toe or out toe so you might need shoe inserts if that is the case. Or maybe your running shoes are crap or perhaps its the surface you are running on. Also might be the fact you are trying to hard on ur run and ur tibia cant handle the stress. Gradually build up your running distance and speed week by week to toughen the bone and muscle. Google it mate, You wont find many answers on youtube. Also is you 2km run is for the Military DO NOT GO AND SEE YOUR doctor it will go on record and you will fail medical and have to wait ages so you are clear !
this video was posted on 2013 so i hope i can still catch an answer... i have had middle tibialis shin splint since 12 years old ( i believe it was caused by the increasing wight of the body, then after many years of training it came back again and im blaming the fact that i have tibialis varum knees. do you believe that it may have something to do with it, cause im having a hard time getting rid of this problem
Donari still the same problem... apparently it is caused by muscle weakness but im still wondering if my tibialis varum could have influence it somehow maybe increasing the problem
Cesar Ang Have you tried running barefoot? Because i tried it just now this morning and i didnt feel pain. I didnt run for a long distance but it felt much better than with my new running shoes.
This video was descriptive, realistic, and helpful. Thanks for making it!
That's what is happening with me 😰 and it hurts a lot
Pepito Blue same here it's difficult to play football now
Thanks for the video - it greatly helps to understand the reason behind shin splints.
quality shoes do help too..I wore through a pair of Brooks adrenaline gts 12's and couldn't afford a new pair so I bought a pair of 60$ new balance running shoes..they're the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever owned, but they're what I could afford..
Thank goodness I found this video! I’ve been having severe pain in the tibialis posterior and this explains/helps a lot!!!
Gait and running analysis lab is a really helpful thing. My wife had terrible shin splints and only thorough analysis in the lab helped find out what causes the condition. To note, she treated her shin splints at NYDNRehab Clinic in NYC.
There's only so much you can do if they are that tender. I would recommend getting in to see your doctor or physical therapist to receive treatment. You need to be careful, as it can develop into a stress reaction or stress fracture.
Hi,
Video is explained in great way to understand.
What is the hips and foot ancle strengthening exercises that you suggests for second example posterior tibialis?
I run forefoot and I get pain in the anterior shin bone after finishing playing that goes away after a day or two of rest is that shin splint
Thanks for the video. I really needed it!
What exercises would you recommend to strengthen the hip/leg/foot for medial shin splints?
Thanks. I've got the first one. will try and get my toes lower
so how do we stop the foot from caving in what are the best exercises
hi everyone ,if anyone else trying to find out warm up to prevent shin splints try Mackorny Run Fast Blueprint (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
It is a great exclusive product for getting rid of shin splints minus the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my brother in law got cool success with it.
Great explanation and thank you very much for this video👍
So how do I strengthen my ankle and feet
That’s for you to type into the search bar.
Try Sandrunnig
Here are some websites so u can see if this is what your looking for
blog.mapmyrun.com/why-you-should-try-running-on-sand/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CSand%20running%20can%20also%20provide,to%20all%20those%20road%20miles.%E2%80%9D
www-runtastic-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.runtastic.com/blog/en/benefits-of-running-on-the-beach/amp/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=16048185151024&_ct=1604818915448&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=De%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.runtastic.com%2Fblog%2Fen%2Fbenefits-of-running-on-the-beach%2F
What if you have bent legs, like they go inwards slightly but it makes me foot lean inwards when running
If your post tib is too weak, running barefoot won't solve any problem. You still need to fix the weak muscle.
Agree!
I am a junior in high school and I run cross country. I went 4 weeks running without having shin splints on the inlner Lowe part of my shins, and now they won't stop hurting. They are so tender that when I touch them they hurt so bad. I would not like to miss much practice so what do you suggest I do? I have a cross country meet on Saturday I would not want to miss it
Short bursts of jogging or short burst of high intensity running? If the latter, go much easier. Changing your run form at this point will do very little for you. Once the tissue is inflamed it won't matter how you run.. it will hurt. I suggest finding a running specialty store to fit you with shoes (Fleet Feet?). Go slow and slowly ease your running into your walking.
bursts of jogging and running, maybe 30 feet. I am very new to running so I figure if i start correctly I can prevent bad habits that I will need to change later. I have taken a few days off to allow the shin splints to heal up a bit. I want to make sure my form isnt causing problems.
Matt, you likely need to rest a bet. You may want to substitute the bike and elliptical for an alternate form of exercise. Of course, consulting a clinician would be your best course of action. Generally the shin will get sore from too much too soon. Best of luck!
most injuries occur because of bed running form/technique
I need help with the run. I am stomping while running. How can I change it. It is killing my shins. I'm not bending my knees and I have knocked knees. Please help me.
Thanks, this was helpful for me.
great video
I am 32 years old, I had open heart surgery in august of last year. Now that nice weather is here I am trying to get into shape.I started walking at the local park (asphalt surface) and was doing great. could walk forever no issues. I began jogging/running in short bursts and developed shin splints very quickly, very sore to touch. I think I am heel striking, If I switch to landing on the balls of feet it still hurts. I need to buy shoes for running but am not sure what to get. help!
T M, good form alone doesn't do much for you.. you need good anatomy above all else.
So, I contracted what seems to be shin splints in the anterior side of the leg (the first type mentionned here). And I really wanna get better fast in order not to lose shape. What is can I do?
I was super fit in my teens (thank you 8 years of rep hockey) and never had any injuries. Now that I'm 30, I started running again after ~10 years w/o running (surgery and health probe) and getting medial shin splints. I don't think my foot form has changed. Raising my knees higher has helped tho. Any other points to add?
try Mizuno... they seem to work better.. my choice.. but Asics are also good...look for a good stability/cushioning..more on the stability side..good luck
if u run bare foot thats the best way to strengthen your shins ankles if your running everyday try running once or twice barefoot. DO NOT get shoes that have lots of support that will just make your body weaking and you'll need to wear shoes like that because your muscles will never get stronger
Angus Pimentil thanks for the tips. I'm actually using new balance minimus trail 10 and zeros. Very close to barefoot. The trail 10's have helped for sure
good to hear ! good luck with all the training!
Wile E. Coyote Angus Pimentil It's important to know that there are many tools in the toolbox. Simply running with less shoe may not be your answer. In fact, we often treat patients who lose a lot of time due to injury caused by running in a lesser supportive shoe. You may even cause worsening of shin splints by removing any support the shoe offers. The best bet is to strengthen your feet through runner-specific exercise and find a knowledgeable individual to fit you properly.
I have a problem that I don't know if it's shin splints, or that the muscle is just so tight? I don't land on my heel when I run, and the pain is only temporary, so that's why I don't think it's shin splints. I also don't think it's just tightness either, because the pain goes away and then doesn't come back. Would you think it's that I need a better warmup, or should I really try and stretch out the muscle?
Leroy, not landing on your heel is not necessarily the fix for shin splits. In fact, it could cause them. It's about control for most people and slowing the foot down through midstance. Jump over to our site and try some of the workouts with our free trial.
Hello,
I used to run on the mid foot earlier but switched to running more on the forefoot... like i never really touch my ankle to the ground and it stays above the ground approx an 1/2 inches at all times... while i run, slow down or accelerate... I am now suffering from posterior shin splints...
Getting back to midfoot besides also giving up on the realrunning (skora) shoes for running on the race track that i used to do, has made it feel better. Getting the old nike/adidas comfort running shoes with my natural mid-foot stride will solve some of the issue for me.
great... let me know when things turn better :)
I got posterior shin splints in my right leg only and it comes again and again when I start running, I right leg pronate more than my left leg so what should I do to get rid off my posterior shin splints..
So what is the solution and how to fix it?
I am 40 yrs old and have taken up men's social basketball to keep fit/loose weight(93kg) I have had very painful inner shin splints and have been playing once a week for 7 weeks. will this pain go or am I running wrong? I dont do any other excercise and its too painful anyway. The basketball game requires fast sprints and jumps. Hoping I'll get over it?
i have constant anterior shin splint mainly on right leg only...wondering why. my right calf is also super tight, could this be the reason or is it due to heel strike (as per your video above) but why it only on right leg only? wondering why?
Simon Loo I have the same problem!
I tend to favor doing certain motions with a certain leg. If I land (while jumping) with one leg the first is usually the right. My left foot is much more relaxed.
-> Try releasing your gastrocnemius muscle...
-> Do some one-leg balancing for strengthening
-> Take a day or two off when you have shin splints... and massage them.
Around 1:48 what did you say this was? I am hearing "form fly shoe" (and that I need to learn to land mid-foot). Please clarify? Thank you. This is exactly my problem and have not heard this explanation so it helps a lot.
+Nathalie -- sure! Landing midfoot drastically decreases the strain to the shin injury shown in this video.
Check out this video:
ua-cam.com/video/OyyxU1xx8BM/v-deo.html
You can find Steve's training on how to learn this technique in his "Mechanix" program -- you can check it out after you sign up for the $1 trial here: runsmartonline.com/signup-1.php
Go to our channel page, that will give you one glute strength exercise. You can find more information re: shin splints by clicking the link in the 'about' section of the video. Best of luck!
I've had several surgeries for a damaged right medial femoral condyle. I run ~25-30k/wk but occasionally get anterior shin pain on that side. I notice my shoe sole wear on the right is greatest on the outer heal. I do quad lifts which has helped a lot (I would not be able to run with them), but the shin splints on that side can stop me for days. I do not heal-strike, but the heal wear seems to contradict that. Is there an insert or or exercise that can help here? I have high arches and use inserts the running store recommended. Thanks for any wisdom.
I honestly hated running. In a short amount of time either my ankle, knee or back would hurt. I do not know what it is best for you or if this is overdue, but do 2 things: try new stuff that could help and stop when it hurts. Learn the value of stretching, miofascial release and rest days.
Here's some new stuff you could try:
- Start walking barefoot - in parks - both on grass and asphalt. Take your shoes with you. Start with a few hundred meters and build up. After a month or so, try running a short distance. If you do too much too soon, you will give yourself a new source of pain. Expect soreness even from that!
- Vary the terrain on which you are running - asphalt makes you lazy-striding. Hills, grass. Vary your speed while running. Repetitive motion is not fun, just damaging. Run like a kid.
- I do not like arch support. It hurts my arches in a matter of minutes. After seeing this video, I can understand why people might find it useful. I run in a cheap wide-toed sneaker or even sports sandals. But that might not work for everybody. My advice to you is: find a shoe that doesn't hurt anything while running for a few hundred meters. And don't jog, you can cheat with jogging. Run.
- Have fun. Run while it's fun. Run when it's fun. Do some other exercise on the other days. Something you would have done as a kid. Kick around a bottle of water, try to see how high can you jump...
best video ev3r
i never run on my heels always run on my ball of my feet so i run faster
I got me a Nike dynamic support for this problem
You're missing the point. The point is to not throw support on via shoes but to improve your foot strength and control intrinsically.
I think part of the problem can be worn out shoes. My shoes have gotten very old and I was wondering (thats how i came here) why am I getting pain in both of my lower shins. I'll get new shoes and see if the problem gets diminished.
What are some of the foot and ankle strengthening the second runner did?
Yung je m'appelle memes the workouts are on our site!
Jacob, jump over to our website. We have full bootcamps that will help you address hip and foot weakness. It's a 6 week program.. look for our "BaseSix" workout. You can try for 10 days free. After that membership is only $10/month.
I have a question, I have severe shin splints and suffered in high scool. Now im training for an event in may and im back in the same pain. Im going to fleet feet to buy a good pair of shoes in your opinion are asics a good shoe if you suffer from shin splints?
Brandon, I don't know if there's a "good shoe"... they are all ok, it's about finding a shoe that's good for your anatomy (strength, flexibility, and bony structure). Find something that works and stick with it!
Hey, I'm 6'3, 93kg and 17. I've been hindered by shin splints for the past 6 months. Often being painful for a few weeks then disappearing after and only becoming painful after I start running again. I'm due to start British Army training in a few months and I'd like to get it sorted. How would I go about the ankle and hip strengthening and what exercises are they so I can try them out for myself. Thanks.
How did it go my guy
Can you get that pain in the anterior side if you are speed walking too?
Zahinn, absolutely! We see it all the time.
informative video
so how can i learn to run properly?
Hi Alex. Just head over to this link and we can analyze your running and give you suggestions : runsmartonline.com/services/running-form-analysis/
Or sign up for our membership and check out our mechanix program: runsmartonline.com/membership/
Is there a way to get rid of the shin splints like very fast ? I have a physical contest that I really need to pass in like 2 weeks. All I need to do is run 2km in 8:30 mins, but my legs started to hurt like crazy when I am running.
Damian Radinoiu Exercises mate. DO NOT RUN WHILE YOU HAVE SHIN SPLITS. Take maybe 2-3 weeks off running. Do swimming or cycling instead its less damaging on the leg. Ice pack on the lower leg 10 mins ever few hours. Stretches/ foot taps. stretch cord exercises.
You have got shin splits either because ur running posture, your feet are maybe in toe or out toe so you might need shoe inserts if that is the case. Or maybe your running shoes are crap or perhaps its the surface you are running on. Also might be the fact you are trying to hard on ur run and ur tibia cant handle the stress. Gradually build up your running distance and speed week by week to toughen the bone and muscle. Google it mate, You wont find many answers on youtube.
Also is you 2km run is for the Military DO NOT GO AND SEE YOUR doctor it will go on record and you will fail medical and have to wait ages so you are clear !
genius.
this video was posted on 2013 so i hope i can still catch an answer... i have had middle tibialis shin splint since 12 years old ( i believe it was caused by the increasing wight of the body, then after many years of training it came back again and im blaming the fact that i have tibialis varum knees. do you believe that it may have something to do with it, cause im having a hard time getting rid of this problem
How are you doing at the moment? Still pain or did you fix it and how?
Donari still the same problem... apparently it is caused by muscle weakness but im still wondering if my tibialis varum could have influence it somehow maybe increasing the problem
Cesar Ang Have you tried running barefoot? Because i tried it just now this morning and i didnt feel pain. I didnt run for a long distance but it felt much better than with my new running shoes.
Donari well now that you mention it... I havent but I would definitly try .... thanks for the advice
Run in bare feet , vivo barefoot or vibram five fingers , its th erunning shoes with heels doing you in
Stephen, I'm thinking your speaking from personal experience... and although this may have worked for you, it's not always the solution.
I watch people run and often Im sickened to see how their body is pounded by running. Their mechanics are so bad due to weakness and inflexibility.
if you learn to run with a barefoot style almost all issues will go away within days.