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Healing from posterior tibial and tibial periostitis shin splints usually involves a week of rest. Use ice for 20 minutes, twice a day. Over-the-counter pain medications will also help. Do not start running again for another 2 - 4 weeks.[read article]

Tests for Shin Splints

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Shin Splints

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IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Shin Splints

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IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More
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Self Care for Shin Splints

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Rest
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Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by sl...  More
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Use of Arch Support
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Elevation of Leg
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