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I’ve read so many forums but no one seems to experience this problem so I’m hoping someone can help by me posting.
I’ve got a small dent in my right shin which seems to be causing a really bad pain in that specific place when I learn forward in my ski boots.
I’ve tried shin guards, gel pads, thick socks, thin socks, custom making a bit of plastic to protect it, cut into the liner of the boot to remove the hard plastic, you name it but nothing seems to be easing the pain when I lean forward.
Open to all suggestions, will try anything!
Thanks in advance.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Who fitted your boots? 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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It was Ellis Brigham, but it seems to be any pressure whatsoever, not specifically the boot fitting. I’ve now been to snow and rock too but they can seems to find a fix either
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Have you had your shin medically assessed? How long have you had it? Do you know what happened it?
Once you understand what is going on with your shin - then a visit to CEM or Profeet could be in order.
I’m not sure many of us know enough or are expert enough to help with a problem you’ve been trying to sort for some time…and any that are, would need to see and assess it.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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No idea how long and when as I only notice it once a year during ski season. But I’m going to go to doctor tomorrow so will hopefully get something positive from there.
Does seem that there isn’t really a quick fix that may be suggested.
Thanks for your help though!
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See what the Doctor says - and if getting nowhere, go and see a good Physio.
It “may” be something that can be helped with strengthening and stretching…strengthening the muscles that run along the shin (pulls toes up), is often neglected.
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| Old Fartbag wrote: |
See what the Doctor says - and if getting nowhere, go and see a good Physio.
It “may” be something that can be helped with strengthening and stretching… |
Unlikely. Sounds like there's actually a problem in/with the bone itself, definitely worth insisting that the doctor refers them to a specialist to examine it properly.
| Old Fartbag wrote: |
| strengthening the muscles that run along the shin (pulls toes up), is often neglected. |
Very true, but it's always worth emphasising "pulls knee forward" rather than the toe thing. I often have to work with skiers who struggle to keep their weight forward, and keeping this muscle (the Tibialis Anterior) tensed at all times is nearly always the answer.
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@Chaletbeauroc, Pretty much my thoughts….Though unless going Private - a referral will put you on a waiting list - which could be several years.
My suggestion was a cheaper “ruling out” exercise, just in case something shows up and/ or a solution is found.
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@Old Fartbag, Yes, I do tend to forget that the UK has only a second-rate health service; over here it's likely that you'd be seen within a few days, perhaps with a scan already done if appropriate...
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What boots, what level of skier and weight. If you can't flex the boots properly due to these things then that could be part of the problem despite any attempt at improvisation to reduce the pressure point. My wife had a pair of 90 flex boots when she was still in a plough all of the time. She complained about pain at the top of shin all the time to start with. Once she was only ploughing start of turns she complained after about half a day. She is in a skidded parallel now and no mention of it on last day we skied.
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If it's a stance thing have a look at warren smith stuff on biomechanics. It's useful anyway.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| mikeg2 wrote: |
| If it's a stance thing have a look at warren smith stuff on biomechanics. It's useful anyway. |
Make your boots so soft that they don't put any pressure on the shin bone?
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Echo RJS.
Start with ensuring your boots aren't too tight. If they are the top acts as a fulcrum that digs into your shin. Once an irritation is there it takes a long time to go. Your boots should be loose-enough that pressure can be applied evenly down the shin.
Of course, this starts with ankle flex so do make sure you do calf and ankle stretches to improve flexibility before the season, otherwise you will be tempted to over-tighten the boot to compensate for lack of ankle flex.
Similarly, if your boot is too stiff you will get a similar effect. Less experienced boot fitters will fit you according to your weight rather than your skiing style, and ratchet the boot up tight telling you it will give.
Also, some people have one leg larger than the other, but tend to do each boot the same i.e. on the same notch. This is particularly true if you've had knee surgery. Set each boot for the leg.
Not saying this is the problem but as you don't discount these they should be in the mix. I have had a tumour removed from my right shin. It is very sensitive, and I have had issues (normally at the beginning of the season) but have since ameliorated this with focus on flex and not over-tightening the boot. As a result my flex is far more progressive and weight control has improved as a result.
Good luck.
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You know it makes sense.
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@22 dropout, I was joking, Warren Smith has a reputation for telling everyone to soften their boots.
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