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How do I treat and prevent shin splints?

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How do I treat and prevent shin splints?

 

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Female , Age: 32

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Ice, heat, rest, compression, new shoes with orthotics

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August 10 6:45 PM (4 minutes and 1 second later)
         
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Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy). Thank you for asking your question on Just Answer. The other experts and I are working on your answer. By the way, it would help us to know:

Are you overweight?

Do you run? How many miles per week? How often?

Have you been to see a doctor about this condition?

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August 14 12:23 PM (3 days and 17 hours later)
         
Reply to James's Post: I am 20-30 # overweight.

I am trying to run 4 miles each week (2 miles twice each week), but the last 2 weeks I have ended up walking the 4 miles due to the severity of the pain every time I try to run.

I have not seen a Dr. yet. I am in nursing school and kinda diagnosed myself with all of the symtoms I am having. oops! I know!

I have recently 4 weeks ago decided I want to do a Triathalon next year and have started training for that following the diet and workout according to the book. I thought maybe this was due to over working, but It started me out slowly and gradually increases, So I don't know why I can't get rid of this problem. I went to an athletic store and they watched me run and put me in some real nice shoes with orthotics since I was pronating. I thought they would help, but I had this problem before I went to get them, so I don't think it's the shoes. I just need to know how to heal.
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