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I've been having year long shin splints. what should i do?
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Get checked: Shin splints is a very non specific term for leg pain. Could be a stress fracture, inflammation, exertional compartment syndrome, vascular, radicular from the spine or other....If it has lasted a year it's time to get checked.
Answered 7/29/2013
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