Conditioning: Shin splints are due to swelling of the muscle next to the shin bone in its tight compartment after exercise. With proper exercise condition and stretching you can improve this and eventually eliminate it altogether. It will especially be bothersome if you do unaccustomed walking up and down hills or infrequent running. Nsaid pretreatment can cut down the symptoms.
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