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A member asked:
I got shin splints.how long should i rest before starting? i've lost close to 40lbs walking.i hate to be off very long.i got a bike to mix it up some
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Variable: Shin Splints can be difficult to heal. Depending on the severity you may need to be off a feww days to as much as six months. Congratulations on your weight loss. Don't let the shin splints get you down or off track. Definitely do not try to go back too soon or it will get worse and take longer to heal. Concentrate on non weight bearing activities. Biking could be ok.
Answered 10/6/2014
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