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Shin splint and stress fracture
I run daily and suddenly i developed severe pain in my shin in my right leg.It was better with pain killers but aggravated after i ran 10kms marathon. Today i am not able to walk without limping and not able to climb stairs or run quickly.my shin and the area below my knee is in terrible pain and no medicines are giving me permanent relief.wozyme gives me skin allergy and feeling miserable with immobility.please please help
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Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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You should stop running for 4-6weeks atleast to help.in the healing process. If you continue to run, the stress is worsened and you will continue to suffer with pain. Mobility should be maintained but avoid running. If after resting it you still are getting pains then you need to a scan to rule out stress fracture. Once the pain reduces commence physical.activity but on a slow graduated basis giving your body the chance to repair and heal itself. Also running on softer ground is better as compared to concrete. Correct cushioning of shoes is also important.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)
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Dr. Sreenivasa Rao (PT)
Physiotherapist
22 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi...
First and important thing is to cut down your activity level...no running for a while..
Take rest till u feel better...
Massage ur calf muscles..
Rolll ur calf against a ice bottle...
Get ur foot assessed by a physio or podiatrist get a arch support done for u.... Start using it as per the instructions...
Get a physio and start rehabilitation program...
Keep changing ur footever frequently..
Use properly fitting well cushioned and supportive footwear always...
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consult a physio for proper rehabilitation
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once you are out of this issue .. I strongly suggest you to start weight training...start with body weight and slowly progress loading weights...
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