How do you heal a shin splint?

Answer 1

by resting the affected area for a period of time. then slowly doing more and more.

the above is true but if you cant rest then ice for 15 min after practice or take a paper cup, fill it with water, then freeze it. when its done rip off the top part of the cup so its like half paper half ice then give yourself an ice massage..it feels great. also try to run on soft surfaces an never run with your shoes off. also you might have bad shoes and may need to replace them...hope this helps, keep running! :)

I've had shin splints for like ever because of cross country so I went to see a specialist. What I've usually heard is icing three times a day for about 20 minutes, massaging it once a day so that it loosens everything up, and there are tons of stretches that help especially with shin splints that you can look up online. I still have em but I can feel these things helping me not hurt as much! =]

ive also had shin splints, but only for a couple days. I got them from running th mile at school and im not really a runner. if your not either, pace yourself while running and never start out too fast. i think that's how i got it.

Ice and rest are the only way to allow shin splints to heal. This is because shin splints are usually caused by a strength imbalance between the posterior(back of the leg) soleus and gastrocnemius muscles and the tibialis anterior muscle (located on the front lateral part of the lower leg). This imbalance tears the tibialis anterior muscle off of the tibia in little sections along the length of the bone.

After you have given your body enough time to repair the muscle and bone you can return to exercise. To prevent shin splints from returning you should engage in some type of exercise that targets strengthening the tibialis anterior. This 2 minute video should give you some good ideas > https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=NBkoV-fSBR8

Answer 2

Although wearing neoprene sleeves on the lower legs and certain taping methods can relieve some of the discomfort in the lower leg commonly referred to as "shin splints," the only real treatment for shin splints is rest and ice. Shin splints are usually used to describe the pain and discomfort associated with the tibialis anterior muscle being torn off of the tibia because of a strength imbalance between this muscle and the soleus and gastrocnemius. To recover, the athlete should rest and apply ice to the affected area of the shin in 20-30 minute segments as often as possible. The athlete may return to exercise after the area is no longer sensitive to pressure along the tibia, the athlete can perform lower leg stretches without discomfort, and a light jog is shown to produce no pain or discomfort. The recovery period will usually take 2-3 weeks, but this can vary greatly among athletes.

To prevent shin splints from reoccurring, or to prevent them from ever occurring in the first place, one should engage in an exercise program that targets strengthening the tibialis anterior directly. This short video shows a simple exercise that is very effective in preventing shin splints.

http://danpine.com/77/prevent-shin-splints-with-this-strange-exercise/

Answer 3

Shin splints usually take about a week or two to heal. If you ice them, and also tape your legs, they would normally heal quicker. If you keep doing what caused those shin splints then they would also take longer to heal. The healing also occurs and depends on how fast your body heals to these type of things.

In some cases, shin splints can last for months. It has taken me over 6 months, and I have a fellow runner who is on month 8.

Answer 4

A simple method to prevent shin splints from occurring is to avoid over striding. Extra-long strides are a major cause of shin splits. It is important to consider the type of shoe you are using as well. High, wedge-shaped heels exacerbate the problem. Look for low-heeled shoes with flexible soles, and be sure to replace them before the cushioning becomes worn out. When you begin to work out, it may help to ice your shins before and after your run. Exercising the weaker muscles can help too, so try using toe-lifts and shin stretches on a regular basis.

Answer 5

Shin splints are the most common running injuries. To prevent shin splints, you should not increase the intensity of running too quickly. Pace yourself and allow for time to recover. Run on softer surface rather than harder and ensure that you get enough rest in between running routines.

Answer 6

Time off of high impact exercise for a couple of weaks, foam rolling, and be sure to get good restful sleep so your body can repair itself. Also, be certain its shin splints you are dealing with and not stress fractures. Pinpoint pain could be a tell tale of stress fractures. If so, then RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

Answer 7

No it is imposible

It happens to everybody sometimes, but stretching and warm-ups before and cool down walking afterward helps a lot.

Answer 8

Rest. Ice on and off every 5 minuets for no longer than 20 minuets every 2 hours. If you still want to continue to exercise then swim or lift weights.

Answer 9

r-rest i-ice c-compress e-elevate

Answer 10

Ice and anti inflammatory medicine