Flexor digitorum longus injury?? Please help

[karen.hankey]

Hi Amy,

It sounds a bit like shin splints. Does it hurt when you are at rest or just when you exercise? Is it all exercise?

Try some ice on it and rest from impact activities e.g. aerobics and running

[fyrechild]

Thanks - i was looking up splints yesterday and it does seem to be similar. It doesn't hurt while im still, but does hurt a bit when im walking and more when im jumping around. Its nearly better now, but im going to rest for a few more weeks anyway - its just frustrating that it keeps on happening after i do rest!

[karen.hankey]

What you need to do when you return to activity is do it gradually. I would go to the gym now but do non-impact work e.g. bike, cross-trainer. Then as the pain subsides do a little bit of running, just until you feel some discomfort. Then gradually increase your running time as pain allows and you will eventually get back to what you were doing.

With the aerobics, is there a lower impact one you can attend. If not speak to the instuctor as you will need to sit out part of the class if the pain comes on.