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What can i use for shin pain if i don't have a doctor?
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Many options: Shin pain not from trauma can be treated with daily stretching, ice packs, heating pads, strengthening exercises, and over the counter anti-inflammatory medications such as advil or aleve (naproxen). If these don't help, best to see a doctor to make sure of the diagnosis.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Stretch: Look up stretches for shin splints. They are highly successful- if this doesnt help, then see a specialist.
Answered 8/18/2013
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