There are several ways to get rid of shin splints. Shin splints is pain along the shinbone (tibia), the large bone in the front of the lower leg. Medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints occur during physical activity and result from too much force being placed on your shinbone and connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone. Shin splints are common in runners and in those who Participate in activities with sudden stops and starts, such as basketball, soccer or tennis.
Symptoms of Shin Splints
Initially characterized by pain and tenderness on the inside of the lower leg, can also get some swelling. Usually the pain will go away when stopped moving. Consult your doctor if rest, ice and over-the-counter pain relievers don't ease your shin pain. Your primary care doctor may refer you to an orthopedist. Seek prompt medical care if:
- Severe pain in your shin follows a fall or accident
- Your shin is hot and inflamed
- Swelling in your shin seems to be getting worse
- Shin pain persists during rest
Shin Splints Causes
Shin splints are often caused by excess weight such as walking downhill, running on sloping surfaces, running using shoes that have been worn, exercise often starts and stops, such as basketball and tennis. Shin splints can be caused by training too hard, fast and for a long time.
You're more at risk of shin splints if:
- You're a runner, especially just beginning a running program
- You have flat feet or rigid arches, causing your feet to roll inward when running
- You increase the intensity of your workouts by doing more high-impact activities
- You play sports on hard surfaces, with sudden stops and starts
- You're in military training
Tips To Get Rid of Shin Splints
Most cases of shin splints can be treated with rest, ice and other self-care measures. Wearing proper footwear and modifying your exercise routine can help prevent shin splints from recurring.
- Early treatment can be done by resting or compress to the affected bone dry ice until the pain disappears.
- When you're sleeping you can raise the feet above the head.
- To reduce the pain could use an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve), aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
- Shin splints can also occur due to incorrectly use the shoes. Therefore you should use a shoe that fits your foot type.
- Meanwhile, to avoid recurrence, should not be run over rocky road.
- If it's included acute illness, surgery should be performed in the shinbone is torn,
- To reduce swelling. Elevate the affected shin above the level of your heart, especially at night. It may also help to compress the area with an elastic bandage or compression sleeve. Loosen the wrap if the pain increases, the area becomes numb or swelling occurs below the wrapped area.
