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Anyone have a successful remedy for shin splints? Rest is the last option at the moment. Considering new cleats, insoles, arch supports, non-impact cross training to strengthen core muscles. What have your tried that worked?
 
lancer said:
Anyone have a successful remedy for shin splints? Rest is the last option at the moment. Considering new cleats, insoles, arch supports, non-impact cross training to strengthen core muscles. What have your tried that worked?
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Growing out of them.
 
Freeze a dixie cup of water. Use the big ice cube to roll the painful area. Use pressure.

My daughter suffered from shin splints during cross country season and this at least provided relief.
 
Whatever you do, don't continue to aggravate the shins. The inflamed area can develop irregular bone growths that will make recurrence more likely. Massage and light non-impact exercise like stretching or swimming might help, with anti-inflammatory drugs.
 
Mic Nificent said:
Just curious. Why would rest be the last option?
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Rest is the best solution, but that would require not playing soccer or lacrosse for a while. I was looking for advice on new cleats, insoles or treatment to relieve the discomfort as you see suggested above.
 
lancer said:
Anyone have a successful remedy for shin splints? Rest is the last option at the moment. Considering new cleats, insoles, arch supports, non-impact cross training to strengthen core muscles. What have your tried that worked?
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Rest and swimming worked for my brother.
 
Compression sleeves and cbd rub has worked for me.

add in warming up and massage rolling pain Areas.
 
Rest, rest , rest....continuing to play is not worth risking long term damage. During the 8-10 week rest period, a good sports physical therapist can help with maintain muscle strength in the legs along with keeping all ligaments, tendons and muscles loose. Go see a podiatrist to get recommendations for shoe inserts.
 
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Shin Splints: The Speed Bumps of Running — Kitty J. Mackey

Shin Splints. Technically, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Shin splints are a pretty common ailment among runners; one PLoS ONE study identified MTSS as the most common injury (15%) among 254 novice runners (that would be me!). Causing pain below the knee on either side of the shin
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#5 Run/Walk Backwards
I have to admit, this one surprised me. Several people in my running group reported regularly running or walking backwards as a warm up or cool down activity, and even during runs for short breaks. I've tried it, it feels good. Sure enough, there's a body of research on backward walking (also called reverse walking or retro walking) going way back to the 1970s.
Here's the short story: It's good for you. Walking backwards improves gait, balance, and leg muscle endurance. It activates the quadriceps, and has less impact on the knee joints; one study showed the stimulation between the knee joints and quads was more balanced.

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Remedies for Shin Splints

I have had a shin splint for almost a month now and the pain has gotten worse but not to the point where i cannot walk. does anyone suggest any remedies?...
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I live on a hill and when I'm getting in shape and have shin splints bugging me I just walk backwards up the hill at the end of my runs. Usually walking backwards up my 200 meter hill after my runs for a week does the trick. This really helps to stretch the shins out.
 
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