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Shin splints

2017-05-15 14:03:31
Whenever i try to increase the intensity of running like speed or distance, i feel some pain on my shin bone. And the physiotherapist i am consulting with is giving me dry needling treatment. I just wanted to know that how effective is dry nteedling in shin splints.
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Are you a constant runner Did u feel pain or heavyness Does it starts with initiation or after sometimes Stop running for a week take pain mefication for short time If you are a regular runner you may be suffer from stress fractures If its heavyness then it could be runner pain due to increase in compartment pressure with go with 3 weeks rest

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