If I continue to run will my shin splints go away?

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Can I make my shin splints go away on their own if I continue to run while I have them?

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Babafemi Adebajo

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

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There are three ways to ensure recovery from shin splints. Running with the shin is not one of them. 
First, you want to take the load off the bone (you cannot run with this). Next, you want to address the cause of the injury and then there's recovery. 

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