How do I get rid of my bad shin splints in a week?

OK I play soccer and we have had practice cessions most of the summer and now I have shin splints about a week from conditioning yet I need to run for about half an hour a day AND get rid of them. They are bad enough that when I walk they hurt a little but I try running and they are horrible. Please I need a way to recover fast from them and to help while I'm running.

Get new shoes. If you put a lot of miles on your running shoes (6+ miles a week) you should change them out every 3 to 6 months depending on your activity level. The heavier you are, the more stress is put on your legs and the padding of the shoes. The only definate way to cure them is to not run. If you have to do cardio, try using low impact exercise machines (elliptical) or try swimming.

12 years of running in the Marines.

Owen, please try this to see if it stops your problem. From either a long sitting position or lying on your back bring the front of your feet back towards the shins. Make sure that your knees are fully straight. You will know that this is working correctly as there will be a pulling sensation in the calves. Hold that pull for about 10 seconds and then relax. Repeat this between 5 to 10 times. Do this multiple times per day and it should stop the problem.

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