@ReluctantO'sFan posted:Kid keeps complaining of pain to the inside portion of his lower legs. Right along side his shins/tibia. He is a tough kid and hardly ever complains. Hurts a lot more after sprints, but constantly bothers/nags at him while on the diamond. I never had the issue growing up, so I don't really know what works and what doesn't. Pretty much the only thing I find on the topic relates to rest, NSAIDs, and ice as treatment (which we have tried). Has anyone's kid been through this nagging issue, and if so what tends to work the best. Figured I would just try some conservative stuff first before making an appointment at the doctor's office.
Thanks...
I would say he should talk with the school's athletic trainer if you guys have one, to get evaluated, to make sure it is is shin splints and not posterior tib tendinopathy or stress fracture. As for treatment it would be like load management from aggravating activities, strengthening exercises and bounding and running and pitching eventually. You'd also want to make sure he's eating well, sleeping well, following good load management assuming he's lifting as well. So, those are things you should be looking for.