Dr. Jennifer Bontreger, DO

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  Shin splints hurt, and if you do not take them seriously, it starts to hurt so much that you have to stop your sport or whatever physical activity you are doing. You will experience pain along the inner aspect of the shin bone, which is initially mild and only present at the end of your exercise or...

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• What Are the Symptoms of Sepsis?

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• Can I Walk if I Have Shin Splints?

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