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I recently sustain a muscles tire from training at the back of my shin bone, what medicine should i take, how long should i rest the leg?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

4-6 wks: Difficult to ascertain exactly the nature of your injury but it sounds like a calf(medial head of gastrocnemius )strain.Nsaids, heel lift and rest from running and other sports for 4-6 wks. Is generally reccommended.See your ors for examination to confirm dx.

Answered 10/19/2013

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