Shin pump?

[j cal 1]

There are times when I can skate a whole game, and be perfectly fine. Some games, I find my shins burning like hell from being over worked. I don't think it's shin splints, nor do I think it's my skates. Anyone else have this problem???

Edit: the muscle on the outside of my lower legs

[j cal 1]

Anyone?

[tarmogoyf 2]

I remember hearing something about shin pain/splints being related to a pair of skates that aren't sharp enough. However, I'm not really sure if that holds any truth.

[bolt91 31]

I heard from a skate fitter at the LHS that this can be caused by skates being too big for you. Don't know how true it is but I figured I'd throw it out there.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

I heard from a skate fitter at the LHS that this can be caused by skates being too big for you. Don't know how true it is but I figured I'd throw it out there.

This wouldn't surprise me. Doing a lot of extra work.

Mine often burn in that area.

[chippa13 1844]

Pain in that area is often a sign that you are too much on your heels when using the muscles of the lower leg. Runners who get that pain are usually landing too heavy on their heel.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

That makes sense too. My underpronation likely causes a lot of weight onto the outside of my heel and foot with every stride.

[chk hrd 164]

Skates that are to big or to wide can make you clinch your toes, that tightens up the muscles that run up the sides of your shin.