A 32-year-old member asked:
How to heal shin splints for kids?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bryan Reussanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 23 years experience
Rest: The simple answer is rest. Rest can take awhile though, so to speed it up i suggest:
1) anti-inflammatories
2) pt/stretching
3) good shoe wear/arch-supports
4) proper training.
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Dr. Jeffrey Sideranswered
Sports Medicine 41 years experience
Ice, rest: I would recommend avoiding the offending activity.
Also, use of ice and advil (ibuprofen) will be helpful
you should not play if you are limping or having severe pain.
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Dr. Darrell Latvaanswered
Podiatry 44 years experience
FOOT STRUCTURE: Have a podiatrist check the foot structure. Abnormally flattened feet can be a contributing factor.
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Last updated Aug 11, 2016
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