Five Home Remedies for Shin Splints - Shin Splints

Use ice to reduce swelling caused by shin splints.

Ice will not only reduce swelling and inflammation, it will also alleviate some of the pain caused by shin splints. Wrap some ice, or an ice pack, in a towel, and apply it to the area where the pain is located for fifteen to thirty minutes three or four times a day, or as needed.

If you want to stay mobile while icing shin splints, wrap an elastic bandage around your leg and the cold compress. That way, you can still move around, while the ice works its magic on your shin splints.

Elevation also reduces swelling caused by shin splints.

Whenever you are at rest, whether watching television or taking a nap, elevate your leg so that your injury is above where your heart is. This will reduce the swelling caused by shin splints by draining fluid away from the injured area.
Wrap shin splints with an elastic bandage.

Using an elastic bandage or compression sleeve will help reduce the swelling and pain of shin splints. Don't wrap an elastic bandage too tightly, or it could interfere with circulation. If your lower leg becomes numb, or your pain becomes worse, the elastic bandage is too tight.

If you have shin splints, take it easy.