Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 My husband is 42 and in good health as far as we know. He joined the army. He got past bootcamp no problem but now is having pains in his shins. The army doctor said it was shin splints and it would pass, 3 weeks later and it has not passed and it caused him to fail his pt test which is a problem. Any thoughts on what we can do or take to help with the pain and cure the problem? Thanks in advance, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 It could very well be shin splints yet usually what is needed for them to heal is for gentle exercise and to give your legs a rest and break. Stretching walking etc .. I am sure he probably isnt doing this. If you keep running and exercising hard, it doesnt give your shins the chance to get better and only prolongs the pain. Best of luck Lisa Spiritually_Speaking - " RSC " <croker92 Friday, December 05, 2008 12:41 PM Shin Splints My husband is 42 and in good health as far as we know. He joined the army. He got past bootcamp no problem but now is having pains in his shins. The army doctor said it was shin splints and it would pass, 3 weeks later and it has not passed and it caused him to fail his pt test which is a problem. Any thoughts on what we can do or take to help with the pain and cure the problem? Thanks in advance, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 When my daughter would get them I had her increase your calcium intake and it helped. Remember though he may also need magnesium, potassium and vitamin d. -- Teresa Abbott Naturopath Wellness Counselor Feng Shui Practitioner www.emofree.com/a/?4069 http://livesimplynow.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 It's magnesium that is the critical supplement for shin splints, charley horses etc. and if you take calcium make sure it's a 2:1 ratio of magnesium to calcium. Lisa ¸,.·´¯`·.»§« Practice a Random Act of ndness »§«.·´¯`·.,¸ Spiritually_Speaking - <tabbott Monday, December 08, 2008 11:21 AM Re: Shin splints When my daughter would get them I had her increase your calcium intake and it helped. Remember though he may also need magnesium, potassium and vitamin d. -- Teresa Abbott Naturopath Wellness Counselor Feng Shui Practitioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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