What Are Shin Splints?
9. Signs of Healing
After a few weeks of rest, try out the strength and flexibility of your leg to see if the pain is still present. It can take weeks or even months to fully heal, with some individuals resting as long as six months until fully recovering.
Gently stretch your injured leg to find out if it’s as flexible as your other leg. Restored flexibility is a common sign that your shin splints have healed. While stretching, try to see if your injured leg feels as strong as the other leg. Returned strength is another common sign of healing.
Push on the spot next to your tibia that used to be sore and inflamed, gently at first, then firmly. You shouldn’t experience any pain in this area, even with pressure. Once you’ve tested this, it’s time to go for a test jog. Return to your exercise, slowly at first, then more vigorously to see if your pain and inflammation are gone.
If it takes longer than three to six months to heal, contact your doctor to see if the pain is being caused by something more serious. With patience and rest, healing should start to occur in a few weeks and your strength should be restored in a few months.
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