Okay, here goes. This may not be the
correct forum place, but I figured maybe
it was because of the orthopedics.
About 7 months ago, during soccer season,
I began getting very strong leg pain.
It happened mostly while going up stairs
or immediately after I stopped running.
I began having to sit practices out
because I limped so much. My coach
assumed it was shin splints and also
directed me to go to a doctor about it.
I went and the doctor, by listening to my
symptoms and situation, diagnosed it as
shin splints. I've looked it up and
also heard information from my
doctor...Shin splints are supposed to last
under a month, but rarely exceed that.
Even now, 7 months later, I have just
about the same pain. I have went
through abour 4 months of physical
therapy, stayed off my legs for about 4
months too, and have tried everything.
I have tried ice cups, the staying off my
legs, all kinds of creams, pt (at which
they couldn't solve this problem, even
after trying three different therapists),
tried so many different excercises, sat
through a few scans, etc. They have
checked for fractures, but found nothing
except that I had shin splints. I would
really like to know what is going on here,
because sitting around isn't exactly doing
me justice for staying in shape. I also
currently have orthotics, which I have had
for about two months, and haven't noticed
much improvement except for in the
beginning arch pain because of the
extremity in the arches in the orthotics.
I am addicted to soccer, and it is so
frustrating to me that I can't even climb
stairs or do simple things without severe
pain. The doctors have also checked my
back, found it clear, tested my hips, my
range of motion in my hips and ankles, but
nothing seems to lead me to an answer.
This is very, very, exaggeration on very,
frustrating. It is also painful and
preventing me from doing everyday things.
Suggestions anyone?
