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Shin bang rehabilitation?

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Baskin.
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Pretty hectic week so far..absolutely exhausted, skiing way more than I should be..At this point my shins are shot! but I still wanna ski more and more...what are some remedies to making my legs feel just a little bit better?
-pain killers (obviously)

but what else? soaking in a hot tub maybe?

feedback appreciated :)
Dec 28 2010 7:45PM
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stickerman
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Put some ice, just take it easy.
Dec 28 2010 7:48PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Heat and ice, alternate in 30 min cycles as much as you can. Fix the problem too - either work on your boots ar take it easier when you ski, and avoid hard impacts and backseat landings.
Dec 28 2010 8:03PM
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Baskin.
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thanks guys
Dec 28 2010 8:13PM
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dice552
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get booster straps and put them around the inside shell or liners of your boot.  i suffered from shin bang for years and this cured it completly. 
Dec 28 2010 10:03PM
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Baskin.
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voodo's dont have a powerstrap..its a large cuff from thr top buckle..new design that prolly faled
Dec 29 2010 10:41PM
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joshua
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Get yourself a booster then, having some sort of power strap is a necessity for an advanced skier.
Dec 31 2010 9:13AM
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Pudge
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no such thing (: but yes like Ginko said cycles of heat and ice. but absolutely do not try any of the icy hot products (patch, lotion, spray, ect.) they are awful and for me are the worst thing i have ever tried for pain
Dec 31 2010 11:30AM
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DUKES
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take an advill cause it is an antinflammatory and use ice
Dec 31 2010 11:35AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Drink lots of water, hot tub and ice.
Dec 31 2010 11:36AM
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HIT
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do what ginko said, by alternating temperatures.

it also helps SIGNIFICANTLY to rub out the calcium thats built up ontop of your shins. If you rub youre fingers over your shins itll feel bump, because of all the calcium built up, trying to protect your legs. Thats the painful part, and you need to rub that out

after using hot or cold just press your fingers onto your shin and rub down and out, all the calcium. i guarantee it will help significantly, but it might not feel very good haha
Dec 31 2010 11:59AM
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ReignMan
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Eat a lot of protein. Shin bang is shin splints. its micro tears in the muscle. Ice and heat it. and walk on your toes to build the muscle. good luck.
Dec 31 2010 2:26PM
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A.Eberhard
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Ice 20 mins
Hot 30 mins
Repeat this along with Advil every 4 hours.
Sometimes the best way to enjoy skiing is just to take one day off and do this. Then you will be good for awhile for the next few days and can go hard.
Dec 31 2010 5:52PM
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Bumblesteeze
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actually walking on your heels is a better idea. There's a small muscle in front of your shins called the anterior compartment and walking on your shins will use that muscle more directly. You can balance out the exercise by walking on your toes, which works your calves.
Dec 31 2010 6:04PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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yup
Dec 31 2010 6:05PM
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Creamy.Pies.
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I have voodoo's too they are the worst boots for shinbang! Mine fit perfectly and I still get horrible shinbang. I bought booster straps and they help a bit... But I'm going to get new boots next year.
Jan 1 2011 7:55PM
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NoBigDeal
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ice, hot tubs help too, but more than anything they take all the energy out of you.
Jan 1 2011 8:10PM
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Baskin.
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voodo's don't have a powerstrap..I find it hard ot believe you put booster's on
Jan 1 2011 8:22PM
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P.opsicle
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Dude, you can buy booster straps that go around the boots.
Jan 1 2011 8:47PM
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Baskin.
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I have boosters straps from my old boots...so all i have to do is rap em around?
Jan 1 2011 8:53PM
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