Is heat good for shin splints?

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Should I apply something like a hot water bottle to my legs if I have shin splints? Can the heat help with the pain?

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Tuesday, November 02, 2021

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No! Hot water bottle is not a good idea. Heat can make inflammation worse.  Ice and cold therapy are recommended. Icing your shins multiple times in a day may help to reduce inflammation and pain.  Follow the RICE method with stretching everyday and shin splints  pain will go away.
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