Numbness in shin
Question
Hi...I have recently implemented running on a treadmill into my weekly workout routine. I am 4'11'' and in good shape. I recently discovered a numbness in my left shin. I was wondering if this could be in relation to adding running to my workouts. I only run an average of three miles per run. Like I mentioned...this is very new for me, so my body is not used to this type of cardio. I would appreciate any insight regarding this matter...if there is any :).
Thank you,
Cristi
Answer
If you went from zero miles & no running, to 3 miles per run, there could be some adjustments being made. I don't know what's causing the numbness, as I cannot solve injury problems through this type of Q&A format. I would back off the running to perhaps 1-1.5 miles instead, and substitute the rest of it with a cycling or elliptical workout time.
Then, you could gradually build back up on your running time to allow your body to adjust better to the demands of running.
Rick Karboviak
new runner
tapering before a marathon