Treatment: rest, rehab, and return The first and most important treatment is rest. Usually, shin splints resolve over three to four weeks.

wearing supportive shoes or orthotics helps keep your feet and legs properly aligned, reducing strain on the muscles around your ankles and giving your shin splints a better chance to heal. You’ll ...

How to know if you have shin splints — and treatment options if you do Shin splints are one of the most common and preventable injuries among runners, whether new or seasoned ...

While some studies suggest female athletes may experience shin splints more often than males, we need more research to fully understand why. In short, shin splints aren’t just a bone issue. They ...

Here to explain is Dr. Miho Tanaka, director of the women's sports program at Mass General Brigham.