Shin splints

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ok./. ive had shin splints for about 2 weeks now. i didnt know i wasnt suppose to keep running and stuff, so ive still been running (not too hard) and doing other sports like volleyball, basketball, and figure skating. do you think it'll do permanent damage? is it good to wrap it in a ace bandage?

While running on shin splints isnt recommended, it usually doesn't do permanent damage as long as you don't further injure yourself by developping a stress fracture or worse. Taking it easy on the sports and running fronts is recommended but if you must participate, try shin socks (look like knee highs) that keep your legs warm so as to lessen the chance of pain as well as protect them from further injury. Relief for shin splints is really just time and aspirin as your body has to slowly heal itself. If you want to remain physically active with shin splints try low impact exercise such as aquafitness, low impact aerobics or walking.

Switch to a non-impact aerobic activity like biking or water aerobics. Ice down after activity. Do calf stretches AND ALSO shin stretches and strengthening exercises. You can use theraband. Or just put a weight on you toes and lift your toes up to strengthen your shin muscles. (shin splits frequently arise because of a difference in strength betyween the calf and shin muscles.) I have provided a link below.

If you continue running, your shin splints could turn into stress fractures, which is no good. I would take it easy for a while - low-impact sports are okay.

As for treatment, the best way to support it is with athletic tape, which wraps a bit tighter than an ace bandace without cutting off circulation; an athletic trainer can help you tape it correctly. Ice frequently. Good l uck!

This is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.The medicine information post by website user , luckhealth.com not guarantee correctness.

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