chillindan Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hi all, I am just after a little advice regarding an injury I picked up rather foolishly on Christmas Day.After more than a few drinks I ended up doing a little 'semi contact' sparring with my brother (who has not practiced karate for probably 18 years or so...). Anyway one thing led to another and the sparring got a little more intense we both went for mawashi geri on the same side (my left his right) his kick was initiated first and his foot made rather a powerfull contact with my left shin as I was attempting my kick.I thought it was no more than a dead leg at the time and there is no visible bruising. However it is a little stiff and sore in the mornings until I start moving around then it is ok. Do I need to worry about this or not? Is it just a bruised muscle/bone? I should add that I have been for 2 6 mile runs since and done 1 karate practice session with no reaction.Thanks in advance. (and please no judgemental posts as I am aware of the foolishness of my actions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I'd see a doctor. Damage to legs of intense things such as this can cause blood clots possibly. Usually there would be some sort of mark in such cases. If it hurts a lot go to the doctor. Gool luck "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 If the pain is subsiding with each day, then I would say it is getting better. If it were me, I probably wouldn't go to the doctor, but then again, I don't like going anyway! My wife always has to make me go! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillindan Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Yes it is getting better each day, I just got a bit worried because it didn't really hurt (after the initial dead leg) to begin with but then after a few days it really started to ache when I walked on it. But it is now reducing and as I said I have done a couple of 6 miles runs on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikal0t Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Getting a nasty hit on the shin can really hurt. The other lesson we were doing takedowns in class and somehow (i'm still not sure?!) while i was going to grab this guys leg i heard a crack! we stopped and his big toe became swollen and bruised. I was more concerned about him at the time but when i got home my shin was all green and looked as if id smuggled a golf ball under it!Its now purple and i laff at it! : )(It was my left shin also, definitely somethin goin on there! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Ah! Shins are the worst!I was kneed in the shin once during sparring...it WILL be sore for awhile but put ice on it and you should be fine. Good luck! Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Once the shin heals, spend a couple sessions kicking a heavy bag each week to condition your shins. Start very light and keep the workouts brief initially, maybe just 5-10 kicks per leg, and gradually increase the number of kicks until you can do >100 per session. Professional Thai boxers typically do >500 per session DAILY and they have rock-hard shins. With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora_Ookami Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 ouch!i've had my share of shin injuries and *dang* they hurt. i bet your shin's doing better by now, but make sure you ice it next time. i heard you should ice the first 24 hours and then heat after that. also, use good shin pads -- i have permanent scar tissue all up and down my legs from before i got some good shin pads and it kinda sucks especially cause i'm a girl...hope you feel better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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