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How to get rid of shin splints?

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Dr. Christopher Brown answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Shin splints: Common shin splints or medial tibial stress sydrome generally treated w rest ice antiinflammatories and physical therapy working on certian stretches and strengthing. Orthotics if u have flat feet can also be beneficial. U must also rule out the potential for stress fracture.

Answered 2/2/2013

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Treatment depends...: "shin splint" typically refers to pain on the front of the lower leg, . Pain in this area may come from medial tibial stress syndrome (mtss), stress fractures, or compartment syndrome. Identifying the underlying reason for your pain will guide a specific plan of care. Treatments usually consist of rest, stretching, ice, massage, or orthotics. (drmarkgalland.Com).

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Treatment depends...: "shin splint" typically refers to pain on the front of the lower leg, . Pain in this area may come from medial tibial stress syndrome (mtss), stress fractures, or compartment syndrome. Identifying the underlying reason for your pain will guide a specific plan of care. Treatments usually consist of rest, stretching, ice, massage, or orthotics. (drmarkgalland.Com).

Answered 10/10/2017

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Dr. Janiece Stewart answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Rest: Shin splints are treated with ice, anti-inflammatory medication, and strengthening of the lower leg, thigh, and core muscles. Sometimes shoe inserts are used to correct any issues found with the foot, ie - pronation, flat feet, high arches, etc. that may contribute to shin splints. Resting from activities that cause pain until symptoms resolve also helps. Also helpful to rule out stress fractur

Answered 5/29/2014

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Change it up: Stop high impact activities for at least a week. Ice the shins, take Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) and get a shin neoprene sleeve. Go back to the high impact activity slowly and come up with a rational plan to rotate exercises to prevent recurrence

Answered 8/15/2014

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