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What's the quickest way to recover from joint pain and shin splints from basketball games.?
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Mainly rest: Ice to affected areas, advil or aleve, (naproxen) and initially rest. Typically gets better with regular activity though. Good luck.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Avoid the activity: When shin splints occur, it is important to avoid the activity to allow them to heal. Then warm up, stretch and start gradually with activity. I pain recurs, be checked out for stress fractures.
Answered 12/15/2014
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