Expert: Jim King - 4/8/2006

Question
no it does not occur when I bowl. Obviously, you have not heard this happening to other people in the bowling world?
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Followup To
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I have been bowling more and more this year in an effort to improve. I am now experiencing pain in my slide leg in my shin and calf. I bowl two nights a week and practice 5-6 games occasionally.
I am 46 years old, in very good shape, run 12-15 miles per week, exercise and am nutritionally strong.
Have you run accross other people having shin/calf pain and cramping before and is there something I could do to eleviate this pain and avoid it in the future?
Answer -
Does it occur only when you bowl? If so, I would have to see video or cd of your approach and delivery to be able to tell if it could be bowling related.

Jim King

Answer
I've seen bowlers that have knee and hip pain, directly related to their bowling style, but not calf or shin pain, directly related to bowling. I would trust whatever your doctor tells you about it. Good luck with it. Hope you are able to resolve the problem.

Jim  King