running · article · 5 min read
Shin splints: when to rest and when to see a doctor
Warning signs, recovery time and how to return to running.
Mild shin pain that eases as you warm up usually responds to a week of rest and ice. See a doctor if pain is sharp in one spot, hurts when walking, or wakes you at night. This is general guidance, not medical advice.
General guidance, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor if you have pain, an injury or a health condition.