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Most trusted means to relieve shin splint pains?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ice, rest,NSAIDS-: ----&activity modification. Continued running or jumping will aggravate it . If does not improve see an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 3/11/2016

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