Can shin splints be completely cured or can just be avoided with rest?

Cured w/ rest: Tibial periostis; ( shin splints) can usually be treated w/ rest / nsaids and stretching. While u avoid running u can swim, ex. Bike etc.If your pain localizes to one spot on your shin see your doctor and make sure u don't have a stress fx... Also in diff. Dx. Is exertional stress compt . Syndrome... See sports med. Trained ors if sxs. Persist.

Usually not chronic: Resistance conditioning should help. Try putting a bean bag on the top of your foot and then bending your ankle to lift your toes up. As you lift your toes tip them so the sole of your foot faces outward. That motion should strengthen the muscle that is usually responsible for shin splints. In addition, balancing up on your tip toes is another good exercise to strengthen those muscles.