I got really bad shin splints last week, I ended up spending most of the week on crutches, icing it and taking Ibuprofen. I am no longer using the crutches, trying to get my shin back to normal, but when I stretch my leg I can feel the muscles pulling and stretching. It still hurts really bad, I can stand on it for long, what else can I do for my leg? And how long should I expect to have this pain?
jughead
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I've never had shin splints that lasted that long although I did get them when running/walking. My solution was to stretch those shin muscles before running/walking. Stand upright and reach backward with one leg trying to place the top of the foot on the ground. You will need to bend the other knee to get in this position. Then press downward on the extended leg for 15 seconds without bouncing, feelng those shin muscles stretch. Rest a few seconds and do it again. Then do the same thing to the other leg.
Ice would have helped at first but now apply heat with a heating pad. Best of luck.