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Please provide some do's and don'ts on overcoming shin splits.
35 doctors weighed in across 21 answers
Ignore: Do not just "push through" the pain associated with shin splints.
Answered 7/24/2017
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Ignore: Rest, rest, rest! Shin splints are a symptom of overuse primarily.
Answered 8/6/2014
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Decrease: Decrease the volume and intensity of your activities to tolerance of pain.
Answered 6/2/2014
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Ignore: PT evaluation and orthopedic consultation. Exercise with low impact aerobics until stable.
Answered 6/5/2014
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Ignore: Do use ice to the area. Avoid activities that cause pain. Use an over the counter pain reliever.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ignore: Wear good padded running shoes and try to run on grass not pavement.
Answered 10/18/2015
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Ignore: Do use ice, NSAIDs, and compression sleeve. Don't ignore worsening pain.
Answered 8/6/2014
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Ignore: Proper stretching before and after exercise can help.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Make: Make sure you are exercising in good shoes and slowly increase your activity level to avoid shin spl.
Answered 7/22/2014
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Ignore: Gradual progressive increase in the time and intensity of the activity, rest, & strength exercises.
Answered 1/16/2019
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Ignore: Your SHOES are THE most important way to avoid shin splints. Do not spare $$$ and get the best!
Answered 12/27/2014
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Ignore: Shin splints require rest, better shoes, and softer running surfaces.
Answered 12/31/2014
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Ignore: Don't overwork, use appropriate shoes for the activity, and rest as necessary.
Answered 1/23/2015
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Ignore: Make sure to do appropriate stretching when dealing with shin splints, and wear the proper footwear.
Answered 2/14/2015
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Ignore: Rest: avoid running and significant walking, but swimming or recreational bicycling should be okay.
Answered 4/10/2015
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Ignore: Save your shins with 3 S's: proper Shoes, warm up and Stretch, go Slowly with activity/volume.
Answered 8/7/2015
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Ignore: Listen to your body and switch to LOW IMPACT exercise such as swimming or bicycling til injury heals.
Answered 9/17/2015
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Ignore: Ice the area, use an NSAID, and orthotics if needed. Don't agrivate them by continued running.
Answered 11/29/2015
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Ignore: Rest adequate period of time AAOS recommends rest and being pain free for 2 weeks before restarting.
Answered 5/15/2016
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Don't: Don't forget calf stretching of the gastrocnemius/soleus in your tx/prevention of shin splints.
Answered 8/4/2016
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Ignore: Get adequate sunshine (30-45 minutes/day). This heals them fast. Do not take NSAIDs.
Answered 1/16/2019
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