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Hi there, today i jumped off my front porch, which isnt too high off the ground, into harder than expected ground and snow. i landed on my feet but immediately had pains in my shins. it's been more than a few hours and my legs are still hurting. both legs

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Dr. David Dantes answered

Specializes in General Practice

Maybe shin splints: Shin splints are a common injury from over-exertion of the legs. They are usually due to muscle strain, but in some cases there may be tiny stress fractures in the shin. Rest your legs and try an ice pack on one shin, perhaps 20 minutes every four hours for a day. If it helps, start doing it on the other leg. If you can take Ibuprofen, try that. If pain is severe, or not better soon, see MD

Answered 10/12/2017

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