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uncvb · 01:34 PM

The only way to get rid of shin splints is to rest. once the pain goes away, you need to strengthen the muscles on the front of your calves, the tibialis anterior. shin splints usually occur b/c the rear calf muscles, the gastroc and the soleous, are too strong or too tight.

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Ice your shins also helps with the pain. Take some small Dixie cups and freeze some water in them. them just peel the paper off and rub the ice on your shins.

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uncvb Spectator Status: Offline Posts: 1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellmore	10-31-2005, 02:04 AM The only way to get rid of shin splints is to rest. once the pain goes away, you need to strengthen the muscles on the front of your calves, the tibialis anterior. shin splints usually occur b/c the rear calf muscles, the gastroc and the soleous, are too strong or too tight. You can also: Ice your shins also helps with the pain. Take some small Dixie cups and freeze some water in them. them just peel the paper off and rub the ice on your shins. Last edited by VBLIStaff : 11-08-2005 at 01:34 PM.