How do you get rid of shin splints?
Give your shin splints immediate rest and applied ice to get rid of them. For 48-72 hours after you first get shin splints, you should rest your legs as much as possible, and apply ice or a cool compress to the injured muscles when you're not moving. Rest is a relative term here: if your shin splints are absolutely debilitating, then limit your movement as much as possible and consider seeing a doctor for a diagnosis (see bottom paragraph for other possible lower leg injuries). If your shin splints are mild, limit your running or walking to a gentle speed on soft surfaces.Use heat and massage to continue getting rid of shin splints. After the couple of days with shin splints, you should add a regimen of heat and massage to your treatment. Applied heat combined with deep tissue massage is a highly effective way to speed the healing process of your muscles and tendons