Lifestyle
Ice and NSAIDs for Acute Pain
for Shin Splints
Ice application and short-term NSAIDs reduce acute periosteal inflammation and pain, facilitating activity modification and rehabilitation.
How it works
Cold reduces periosteal blood flow and inflammatory mediator accumulation. NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin-driven sensitisation of periosteal nociceptors.
What to watch for
Symptom management only — does not address the underlying cause. Long-term NSAID use for bone stress injuries is not recommended as prostaglandins play a role in bone healing.
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