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Would acupuncture be beneficial to shin splints?
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Doubtful: shin splints are essentially a form of compartment syndrome developing with active use of muscles of anterior compartment of lower leg. More of a structural issue exacerbated by inflammation that will not be reversed with accupuncture.
Answered 4/11/2018
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Yes: It can be beneficial (it disperses inflammation).
Answered 5/25/2020
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