Orthopaedic Surgeon Questions shin splints

Shin splints

Do you have any tips do help reduce pain from shin splints.

Female | 17 years old
Complaint duration: 3 years

2 Answers

Need to control flat feet.Also use counterforce shin brace.Also make sure your nutrition is adequate.Sometimes poor nutrition results in low calcium in the bones which could result in a stress fracture
Modify distance and speed of running. try to run on grass or track ( less impact) proper shoe ware and stretching prior . nsaids and voltaren gel (OTC in drug store). if still an issue see an orthopedic surgeon to make sure you do not have a stress fracture.