Quote Originally Posted by Monky View Post
Could be shitty shoes as well. I can no longer run in minimalist shoes. Since breaking my back the impact is far harder. I don't know how to explain it but each time my left foot strikes I feel it right above my tailbone. I moved out of the minimalist and into a pair of reeboks. Impact wasn't as bad but I started getting shin splints and massive cramps in my calves.

Never had the issue before having back problems but my stride has changed due to the injury. Finally broke down and went to boulder running company. Tried on a lot of different shoes with their help. Apparently my right ankle was rolling in pretty far and the left was attempting to compensate. Got some pretty gaudy shoes... Spent more than I really ever have on a pair of running shoes... But it's made all the difference in the world. Breaking them in slowly and only did a mile but it's the first time I've run in a year w/o pain of some sort.

The right pair of shoes make a world of difference


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That makes a ton of sense. I also broke my back in high school and havent been able to really run hard since. Also got a new pair of shoes and since then I have been getting shin splints and major cramps in my calves as well. I will have to go into Boulder Running company. There is one right up the street.